noon
The dog had always slept at Lolo 's feet , but this night he crept close up by the side of his little master , and licked his hand now and then to show that he was sorry . The next morning Lolo and Moufflon went with Tasso to the gardens where he worked , and all the way along the bright river and among the green trees they talked together of what they should do when Tasso had gone . Tasso said that if they could only get some money he would not have to go away to the wars , but he shook his head sadly and knew that no one would lend it to them . At noon Lolo went home with Moufflon to his dinner . When they had finished -LRB- it was only bean soup and soon eaten -RRB- , the mother told Lolo that his aunt wanted him to go and see her that afternoon , and take care of the children while she went out . So Lolo put on his hat , called Moufflou , and was limping toward the door , when his mother said : & & `` No , do n't take the dog to-day , your aunt does n't like him ; leave him here with me . '' `` Leave Moufflou ? ''