noon
It was decided that the Rovers should not leave the ship until morning . It can well be imagined that none of the boys slept soundly that night . All wondered what was before them , and if they should succeed or fail in their hunt . `` Dis aint much ob a town , '' remarked Aleck , as they landed , a little before noon , in a hot , gentle shower of rain . `` Nuffin like New York . '' `` There is only one New York , as there is but one London , '' answered Randolph Rover . `` Our architecture would never do for such a hot climate . ''