August
noon
In silence the two departed . Pa hardly noticed them ; the burning fat claimed his entire attention . Mark strode ahead toward the Hills and Billy , with the swing of the lonely patrols , brought up the rear . It was the dining hour and Quinton was almost deserted in the hot August noon . `` Do n't let 's get het up , '' advised Mark presently ; `` city folks is powerful clever ` bout keepin ' cool inside an ' out . '' `` I 'm already het ! '' panted Billy .