twelve o'clock
`` No , Major Grantly ; but a man does wish to marry the girl that he loves . At least , I suppose so . And what man ever was able to give a more touching proof of his affection than you can do now ? If I were you , I 'd be at Allington before twelve o'clock to-morrow , -- I would indeed . What does it matter about the trumpery cheque ? Everybody knows it was a mistake , if he did take it . And surely you would not punish her for that . ''