noon
The park-keeper led David by one hand , Angela by the other , whence he had found them wandering . Disappointment that their owner was a protected lady instead of a nicely-shaped nursemaid whom by this introduction he might add to his recreations , delivered him of stern reproof at the carelessness which had let these children go astray . `` I would very much like to know , '' he concluded , `` what their ma would say . '' `` My plump gentleman , '' said George pleasantly , `` meet me at this trysting-place at noon to-morrow , and your desire shall be gratified . '' The park-keeper eyed him ; thought better of the bitter words he had contemplated ; contented himself with : `` Funny , ai n't yer ? '' `` Screaming , '' said George . `` One long roar of mirth .