noon
Mrs. Comstock lifted her head proudly and began doing business at once . Her sharp eyes ranged from earth to heaven . She investigated everything , asking innumerable questions . At noon Mrs. Comstock took the specimens they had collected , and went to prepare dinner , while Elnora followed the woods down to the Sintons ' to show her letter . She had to explain what became of her moths , and why college would have to be abandoned for that year , but Margaret and Wesley vowed not to tell . Wesley waved the letter excitedly , explaining it to Margaret as if it were a personal possession . Margaret was deeply impressed , while Billy volunteered first aid in gathering material .