noon
` Why , did n't you know of it , sir ? ' said John , opening his eyes wide . ` How very singular ! Bless you , he 's been here ever since noon to-day , and Mr Haredale has been having a long talk with him , and has n't been gone an hour . ' ` My father , Willet ! ' ` Yes , sir , he told me so -- a handsome , slim , upright gentleman , in green-and-gold . In your old room up yonder , sir .