noon
She felt that the words should convey a thrill , but somehow the day seemed much like any other day . Anna was gone , there was a subdued sound of voices downstairs . A day that ushered in the full glory of the spring . All the flowers were blooming at once , at noon the air was hot and still , not a leaf stirred . Before Susan had finished her late breakfast Billy arrived ; there was talk of tickets and train time before she went upstairs . Mary Lou had come early to watch the bride dress ; good , homely , happy Miss Lydia Lord must run up to Susan 's room too , -- the room was full of women . Isabel Furlong was throned in the big chair , John was to take her away before the wedding , but she wanted to kiss Susan in her wedding gown .