noon
Nothing is wanted for the use of the family -- even to a gridiron , two beautiful saucepans newly tinned , and a coffee-pot . I said to myself , since everything is to be had , it shall be so ; and , besides all that , I have spent three hours . But make haste and pay , neighbor , and let us go . It is almost noon , and my needle must go at a pretty rate to overtake this morning ! '' Rudolph paid , and left the Temple with Miss Dimpleton . As the grisette and her companion entered the passage of the house , they were almost thrown down by Mrs. Pipelet , who was running out , troubled , frightened , aghast . `` Gracious heaven ! ''