noon
She said little or nothing , but borrowed some ointment from me for her face , where the branches of trees had scraped it , while Bill led the horses round the fatal spot . I recall , however , that she said she wished now that we had brought the other guide . `` Because I feel , '' she observed , `` that a little strong language would be a relief . '' We had luncheon at noon in a sylvan glade , and Aggie was pathetic . She dipped a cracker in a cup of tea , and sat off by herself under a tree . Tish , however , had recovered her spirits . `` Throw out your chests , and breathe deep of this pure air unsullied by civilization , '' she cried .