about noon
`` All the rest have gone to Monaco for the day . I preferred to stay at home and write letters . They are done now , and I am going to Valrosa to sketch , will you come ? '' said Amy , as she joined Laurie one lovely day when he lounged in as usual , about noon . `` Well , yes , but is n't it rather warm for such a long walk ? '' he answered slowly , for the shaded salon looked inviting after the glare without . `` I 'm going to have the little carriage , and Baptiste can drive , so you 'll have nothing to do but hold your umbrella , and keep your gloves nice , '' returned Amy , with a sarcastic glance at the immaculate kids , which were a weak point with Laurie .