noon
The bookkeeper was already his enemy . There were two causes for this . First , Mr. Mullins was naturally of an ugly disposition , and , secondly , he was disappointed in not securing the situation for his cousin . At noon the latter made his appearance . He was a thin , dark-complexioned boy , with curious-looking eyes that somehow inspired distrust . He walked up to the desk where the book keeper was writing . `` Good-morning , Cousin David , '' he said .