noon
`` Oh dear , dear Marilla , '' cried Jane with the warmest embrace . `` We have missed you so much , and are so glad to get you back . Why it has n't seemed the same house , and everybody has wanted you . Dr. Richards , that Mrs. McCormick died this morning and Miss Armitage was there until noon . Five little children left , think of it , she came home and went straight to bed , but she 's had a cup of tea and will be down in a few minutes . '' They entered the parlor . Marilla took off her hat and coat , it was so warm indoors .