noon
Come , Ellis , be my friend in this matter . You promised when I first told you of my love for Valmai that you would help us out of our difficulties . You are an ordained priest ; can you not marry us in the old church on the morning of the 14th ? You know the _ Burrawalla _ sails on the 15th , and I go down to Fordsea the day before , but not till noon . Can you not marry us in the morning ? '' `` Has Valmai consented ? '' asked Ellis , sinking down in the prow of the boat and looking seriously at his companion .