noon
Was it not a spring morning ? And was there not spring in their hearts ? Was it not life 's blossoming season with them ? At noon luncheon was served ; and Madeleine , in remembrance of her guests , had given such especial instructions to Mrs. Lawkins that the luncheon closely resembled the _ déjeuner à la fourchette _ served at that hour in France . As Bertha was still in the garden , Madeleine passed into the conservatory and called her . `` Will you not go in , Bertha , and see if you can induce the countess to accompany you and Maurice to the dining-room ? Say that I will remain with Count Tristan while they take luncheon . ''