late noon
Their interest was nothing miraculous . Who would n't have been interested in such a wonderful undertaking ? Indeed , Mr. Snelling 's concern for the venture was almost as keen as his own . From morning until late noon he toiled . Occasionally the Galbraiths ' chauffeur brought him over from Belleport , but more often it was Cynthia who made the trip with him . Mr. Galbraith , it appeared , had been called back to New York on urgent business ; Roger had gone with friends on a yachting cruise ; and Mrs. Galbraith was devoting her time to her mother who was still indisposed . Hence Cynthia was forced to fill the gaps and serve both as host and hostess .