about noon
I hae no doubt but what Christine has been visited . '' They walked on in silence until David 's house was in sight . `` I 'm no caring for any company earth can gie me the night , James ; but the morn I hae something to tell you I canna speak anent to-day . '' The next day David came into the bank about noon , and said , `` Come wi ' me to McLellan 's , James , and hae a mutton pie , it 's near by lunch-time . '' While they were eating it David said , `` Donald McFarlane is to be wedded next month . He 's making a grand marriage . '' James bit his lip , but said nothing .