noon
Early in the day the guide asked permission to go away for an hour or so . They noticed that he had been uneasy , apparently anxious to get away for some reason unknown to them . `` He 's got something up his sleeve , '' decided Tad , eyeing Juan narrowly . `` You may go , but we shall expect you back in time for the noon meal , '' the Professor told him . `` Give me money , '' requested the guide . `` Certainly . Let me see , you have worked a week .