noon
I could say but few words . I was lifted up and borne out of myself , as it were , by my sister 's exaltation . She seemed more like some angel-wife than like a mortal woman . Before I left her room at noon , I believed almost as fully as she did in the wisdom and the success of her plan . There was no time to be lost . Every day between the announcement of her purpose and the carrying of it out , would be a fearful strain on Ellen 's nerves . Dr. Willis had a long talk with John in his office while Ellen was talking with me .