midday
I ca n't spare any time for a few days , though , Doctor . I need to do some sewing for myself , and I 'm going to do it , come what may . '' Vain boast . Persis was washing the dishes after the midday meal when Joel entered the kitchen to announce a caller . `` It 's the Chase girl , Mildred I think her name is . Anyway , it 's the oldest one . And I guess she wants a dress made .