noon
`` Oh ! do you owe them money , and will you pay it ? I am sure they 'll be glad for that , for sometimes I hear Cecile say that she is afraid their money wo n't hold out , the journey is so very long . I am glad you owe 'em money , Anton ; and as it is past noon , and they wo n't start to-day , we may as well go back to the hut at once . Oh ! wo n't they be surprised ta see you , Anton ? '' Anton remained silent for a moment , his head buried in his hands .