about noon
`` Aunt Martha 's ai n't got a faded leaf on 'em ; but they pine away when they ai n't cared for , '' she said reflectively . Then she turned to Jotham and asked : `` What time 'd you say Dan ' l Byrne 'd be along ? '' The hired man threw a hesitating glance at Ethan . `` Round about noon , '' he said . Zeena turned to Mattie . `` That trunk of yours is too heavy for the sleigh , and Dan ' l Byrne 'll be round to take it over to the Flats , '' she said . `` I 'm much obliged to you , Zeena , '' said Mattie .