twelve o'clock
There was no fear but what the banker would jump at the idea ; the girl would probably be somewhat surprised , but under the influence of her father she would soon give in . The important things of life were generally decided by a bold stroke -- `` nothing venture nothing have . '' Finally , Garnet gave in , and commenced proceedings with all due solemnity . The first thing to be considered was the hour at which it would be best to call , and twelve o'clock was finally decided on . His costume was also a subject of deep discussion ; and Paco maintained that he would look most imposing in uniform , such as that worn by an honorary chief of the civil administration . It would not be difficult to get a nomination if he paid handsomely for it , but it could not be done under a month 's delay , so the uniform had to be given up , and it was settled he was to wear a black frock-coat with his medal as town-councillor ; the day was the last thing to be arranged , which was fixed for Monday . In the meanwhile the traitor Paco lost no time in letting out in conversation with Don Juan Estrada-Rosa that Garnet was hoping and wishing to be accepted as his son-in-law .