noon
When I awoke it was daylight , with the sun just rising . With returning consciousness I looked about me in sudden fear , but there was no one in sight . I ate the bread and meat I had in my pocket , and , feeling much refreshed , but thirsty , I started again for Garland . I made the town soon after noon that day . The little automobile was still standing in the garage , and I started it without trouble . Before I left I went up to the porch of the house . The bodies of Mercer and the Mercutian were still lying there .