noon
`` If that is n't just like a girl ! It 's nothing of the kind , Ted ; it 's good news . '' `` What a scare you gave me , you sinner ! '' She dropped down on the step below him and fanned herself with her hat , for it was noon of an August day . `` What is your great news , anyway ? '' `` Uncle Frank is sick again . '' `` But I thought you said it was good news , '' Theodora said , in some perplexity .