noon
Must take me for an Indian ! '' muttered Pepper . Nevertheless , he wrapped the blankets around him and then felt considerably warmer . The morning passed slowly , and at noon Pepper was given a bowl of soup and several additional slices of unbuttered bread . The soup was hot and good , and he wished there was more of it . `` Mr. Crabtree says that is all you can have , '' said the waiter who served him . `` Crabbed Crabtree ! ''