noon
He is coming to the house this morning -- may be there now -- and I do n't want him to get near father . Yes , '' she said , in a lifeless voice , `` I will speak to him -- plead with him , if necessary -- '' `` No , you sha n't ! '' said Teddy , who doubted very much whether Mr. Bullard would reach Earl 's Gate that morning . The inquest was at noon . `` It 's the only way out . Father must not be allowed to trust himself to the tender mercies of Lord Caradale next week . I know Lord Caradale .