twelve o'clock
`` Of this there can be no question . So , it is clear , that with our insufficient incomes , our presence is a curse rather than a blessing to our families . '' Logan readily admitted this to be true . His companion then drew a newspaper towards him , and after running his eyes over it for a few moments , read : `` This day , at twelve o'clock , the copper fastened brig Emily , for Charleston . For freight or passage , apply on board . '' `` There 's a chance for us , '' he said , as he finished reading the advertisement . `` Let us go down and see if they wo n't let us work our passage out . ''