noon
Through the courtesy of Mr. Forest they were to witness a play in which a wonderful little girl of fifteen who had taken New York by storm was to appear . After the play they were to pick up Mr. Southard at his theatre and go home together . That night another jolly little supper was held in the Southards ' dining room , then three sleepy young women fairly tumbled into their beds , completely tired out by their eventful day . As the return to Overton was to be made on the noon train , the Southard household rose in good season on Sunday morning . Breakfast was rather a quiet meal , for the shadow of saying good-bye hung over the little house party . `` When shall we see you again , I wonder ? '' sighed Miss Southard regretfully .