about noon
But what Mrs. Berry says , goes . '' `` It does SO ! '' assented Alicia , and then they all said good-night . Alicia 's letter was mailed next morning and to her surprise a reply arrived about noon , brought by a messenger . It said : My dear Miss Steele : Your welcome invitation is here . I can not accept for to-morrow as I have an important engagement then , but I will do myself the pleasure of calling upon you TO-DAY at four o'clock , and trust I may find you at home . Sincerely yours , BAYNE CORIELL .