midday
`` No , I did n't hear a sound , but the tray is gone . '' The gentle Lena May was pleased to hear that . `` Poor Gwen , she is making it harder for herself and for all of us , '' Gloria said ; then added , `` Are you girls ready to go with me ? I 'd like to get over to the city early , after the first rush is over and the midday rush has not begun . '' Exultant Bobs could not refrain from waving the dishcloth she still held . `` Hurray for us ! '' she sang out .