midday
Farewell ! Now the moment had arrived he , somehow , felt it . Would she never come in ? His nerves seemed all on edge , and ever upon the glowing midday heat , the jarring thump of the Crown Reef battery beat its monotonous time . Then the door opened softly , and Lilith entered . Never had she seemed to look more sweet , more inviting . The rich , dark beauty , always more enthralling , more captivating when warmed by the constant kiss of its native southern sun ; the starry eyes , wide with earnestness ; the sad , sweet expression of the wistful lips ; the glorious splendour of the perfect form , in its cool , creamy white draperies .