About noon
The impression grew upon her that he was right and she wrong . Though it all remained in mystery and doubt , she could not resist the logic of true Christian action . But as the day advanced the flames grew hotter , and their breath more withering . About noon Dennis noticed that some shanties on the sand near them were in danger of catching fire and perilling all in that vicinity . Therefore he said , `` Miss Ludolph , stay here where I leave you for a little time , so that I may know just where to find you . '' `` Oh , do not leave me ! '' she pleaded : `` I have no one in the wide world to help me except you . ''