About noon
To this Junkie vouchsafed no reply , for the fisher , having secured his fish , was proceeding further up stream . When he was sufficiently far in advance , the boys rose to their feet , and again followed him . Thus the trio occupied themselves all the forenoon -- MacRummle gradually filling his basket with fine sea-trout , Junkie storing his inquisitive mind with piscatorial knowledge and `` dodges , '' and Donald enjoying himself in the mere act of wallowing about in heather and sunshine . About noon MacRummle suddenly ceased to gaze intently on the water , and placed his hand upon his waistcoat . `` Time , Dick ? '' he murmured , pulling out his watch . `` I knew it .