noon
He is in great agony , but has applied several large , additional pieces notwithstanding . How affecting is this extreme devotion to science and pursuit of knowledge under the most trying circumstances ! ` We were extremely happy this morning , and the breakfast was one of the most animated description . Nothing unpleasant occurred until noon , with the exception of Doctor Foxey 's brown silk umbrella and white hat becoming entangled in the machinery while he was explaining to a knot of ladies the construction of the steam-engine . I fear the gravy soup for lunch was injudicious . We lost a great many passengers almost immediately afterwards . ' ` _ Half-past six _ .