noon
She recalled what her mother had said about her brain being her worst enemy when she fell in love . It certainly made her love this man more profoundly and passionately , for her own was of that high quality which demanded a greater to worship . And if she loved the man it was because his whole virile magnetic being was the outward and visible expression of the mind that informed it . It was almost noon when they parted , pleased with themselves and with life . They agreed to meet again on the following morning . As Betty ascended the terrace , she was amazed to see Jack Emory sitting on the veranda . He threw aside his cigarette and came to meet her .