noon in winter
`` Do n't forget , '' said Mrs. Walden , `` that we want some pepper , spice , cinnamon , nutmegs , cloves , and some of the very best Maccaboy snuff . Oh , let me see ! I want a new foot-stove . Our old one is all banged up , and I am ashamed to be seen filling it at noon in winter in Deacon Stonegood 's kitchen , with all the women looking on , and theirs spick and span new . '' `` Father and mother have told me what they want , and now what shall I get for you , Rachel ? '' Robert asked of his sister . `` Anything you please , Rob , '' Rachel replied with such tender love in her eyes that he had half a mind to kiss her .