Noon
Besides , he will arrive at the rendezvous at the last moment . '' `` Then I will meet him myself . Good morning . '' Noon was just striking when Roderick cleared the gates and took the high road to Three Rivers . When Pauline Belmont reached her home , after separating from her father at the Square , she was considerably troubled . She could not define her fears , if , indeed , she had any , but mere perplexity was enough to weigh down her timid , shrinking little heart . She went up into her room , put off her furs , and , as she removed her azure veil , there was the gleam of tears in her beautiful brown eyes .