noon
In the ancient burial ground , they read many queer epitaphs on the head stones , and some of these the girls copied down . Then they got back in the automobile and Carl was told to drive on to Morristown . This place was found to be so dreadfully modern , that no hope of discovering antiques was left alive in their hearts . But it was noon and they were hungry , so they discussed the advisability of going to a lunch-room , or driving into the country and having the picnic lunch . `` As long as we brought such a nice luncheon with us , why stop at a hotel or restaurant to eat ? '' asked Polly . `` There really is n't any sense in doing that , but there certainly is n't any picnic place in this town , '' declared Eleanor .