noon
So she just sat on a stump and sniffed , watching the lame coyote . Rose pitied that coyote . If he was as thirsty as she was hungry , the little girl feared the poor animal must be suffering greatly . For it was long past noon and breakfast at the ranch house was served early . `` I guess I 'll have to begin to eat leaves and grass , '' murmured Rose Bunker . `` I suppose I can wash them down with water , and there is plenty of water in the brook . Only the poor , doggy ca n't get to it . ''