noon
But there was no way for him to let them know -- no way but to be a beggar ! He came to the suburbs and asked at the houses . But no one wanted anything done . It was noon and people were at luncheon -- he caught odors as doors were opened . He went back into the city , because he could not stand it . He was feeling weaker , and he was afraid with a ghastly fear . Pretty soon he might not be able to work !