noon
With the few francs thus derived they managed to picnic in the studio for the next week . They became acquainted with busses and the _ batteau mouche _ and other lowly forms of transportation and amusement , but spent most of their time in the studio , love-making , of which Adelle did not weary . Archie was used to the devices of a short purse and Adelle thought it all a great lark for love 's sake . Besides , it must end soon , and the high noon of prosperity return with the possession of her precious lamp . To hasten that event she wrote a rather peremptory note to the Washington Trust Company , notifying them of her change of name and complaining of the mistake they had made in cutting off her drafts . It would take a fortnight at the most to get a reply , and then all would be right . Archie did not feel so confident .