noon
Some hot rolls , Rachel , and another croquette , and -- and everything you have . '' Mrs. Nelson picked several crumbs from the cloth and laid them carefully on her plate . `` When I was a young lady I always slept after being out in the evening . I had a half-cup of coffee and one roll brought to me in bed , and I never rose until noon . '' `` But I hate to stay in bed , '' said Ruth ; `` and , besides , I hate to miss a half-day . '' `` Is there anything on for this afternoon ? '' asked Carter .