noon
she asked , abruptly . Thompson released the tug chains , and hung the bridles upon the hames , whereupon the horses of their own accord started toward the stable , followed by a ranch hand who slid from the top of the stack . Without answering , he called to the man : `` Take the lady 's horse along an ' give him a feed . '' `` It 's noon , '' he explained , turning to the girl . `` You 'll stay fer dinner . '' He pointed toward the house . `` You 'll find Miz T. in the kitchen .