noon
It came when Bolden called , getting slowly off the bed . It stayed as close as it could get to Bolden . He was still weak so they did n't walk fast and , at first , the animal was able to keep up . * * * * * It was almost noon when they went out . The sun was brilliant and Van Daamas seemed a wonderful place to be alive in . Yes , with death behind him , it was a very wonderful place . Bolden chatted gaily with Peggy .