midday
The domestic arrangements that resulted were of necessity unhappy , for the housework was allowed to take care of itself . The male members shifted as best they could , and the home was forever in slovenly confusion . Nevertheless , the existing condition of affairs met the approval of all ; and the three conspirators lived in a constant state of eager expectation over Lorelei 's fortunes . Mother and daughter were loitering over a midday breakfast , and Lorelei , according to custom , was recounting the incidents of the previous evening . `` It 's too bad you quarreled with Mr. Wharton , '' Mrs. Knight commented , when she heard the full story of Hammon 's party . `` He 'll dislike you now . '' The girl shrugged daintily .