noon
I told her at the time that while I was passionately fond of sunrises myself , still I should like them just as well did they not occur so early in the morning . Whereupon she of the vinegar countenance had sniffed . I loathe landladies who sniff . My trunk and trusty typewriter were sent on to my new home at noon , unchaperoned , for I had no time to spare at that hour of the day . Later I followed them , laden with umbrella , boxes , brown-paper parcels , and other unfashionable moving-day paraphernalia . I bumped and banged my way up the two flights of stairs that led to my lake view and my bed , and my heart went down as my feet went up . By the time the cavernous bedroom was gained I felt decidedly quivery-mouthed , so that I dumped my belongings on the floor in a heap and went to the window to gaze on the lake until my spirits should rise .