about noon
Uncle did n't like my nodding , and said I should n't take such a pessimistic view of life at my age . While he was talking I suddenly remembered the umbrella and asked him where it was , and he had left it in Argentan ! Then there was no more conversation . -LSB- Illustration : Falaise -RSB- We had to change cars at Couliboeuf , and we reached Falaise about noon . Elfrida and her sister got right on to their wheels and bumped gaily away over the cobblestones at once . The rain was over and the sun was shining , but Uncle said he had lost all faith in France and wanted to buy another umbrella the very first thing . We went to a store , and he said to buy a cheap one , as I would be sure to lose it .