12 o'clock noon
But that it is so , and that the form of words would give her inexpressible happiness , I know well ; for I whispered tentatively in her ear on such marriages , and the effect was great . Henceforth my father can not be taken into confidence on the subject of Caroline . He does not understand her . 12 o'clock noon . -- I have taken advantage of my father 's absence to-day to confide my secret notion to a thoughtful young man , who called here this morning to speak to my father . He is the Mr. Theophilus Higham , of whom I have already had occasion to speak -- a Scripture reader in the next town , and is soon going to be ordained . I told him the pitiable case , and my remedy .