noon
`` I wants ter hev speech with ye , stranger . '' The words , spoken in a harsh voice , fell gratingly on Donald 's ears , and brought to an abrupt end the happy thoughts with which his mind was occupied . He stopped , forcing the growling Mike behind him , as Judd stepped out from the bushes , squarely across his path . `` I would be glad to stop and talk with you , Judd , but I 'm due in Fayville before noon , and have already stayed too long at Big Jerry 's . '' `` Yo ' hev , '' was the prompt and surly reply . `` What the devil do you mean by that ? '' snapped Donald , with rising ire .