Davy , arriving home at nine o'clock from the Boulter place , explained why .<br>`` I met Mrs. Lynde and some strange woman in the Hollow , '' he said , `` and gracious , how they were talking both at once !<br>Mrs. Lynde said to tell you she was sorry it was too late to call tonight .<br>Anne , I 'm awful hungry .<br>We had tea at Milty 's at four and I think Mrs. Boulter is real mean .<br>She did n't give us any preserves or cake ... and even the bread was skurce . ''<br>`` Davy , when you go visiting you must never criticize anything you are given to eat , '' said Anne solemnly .
After noon is when Davy arrived home