noon
That night the girls proved that Grace was not alone in her fondness for sleep . There being no more interruptions in the shape of fuming gentlemen on the trail of runaway daughters , they slept soundly through the long hours while the train plunged onward through the inky blackness of the night . They did not stir until the sun , shining on their faces , roused them to the realization that another beautiful day had dawned . That is , it was beautiful up to noon . Then it clouded down , and they ate lunch while the rain dashed furiously on the windows of the dining car . `` I am thankful we are under cover , '' said Betty . `` Fancy riding on the ranch in this rain , '' put in Amy .