twelve o'clock
Poor Toppin was feeling very sorry for himself , and distinctly bitter against Jack . He had heard the sound of many interesting things happening , and had a strong suspicion that he had been forgotten . Aware that he had not merited such hard treatment , he now replied plaintively : `` Nuffing at all , sir ! '' `` Well , in any case , I have not yet given his training over to Brady , '' observed Mr. West dryly , and without further question Jack was sentenced to twenty minutes ' detention at twelve o'clock , `` to see how he liked his own treatment '' . `` Rough on you , Jack of Both Sides ! '' said Simmons , as he passed him on his way into the open air . `` Your policy 's fine in theory , but I 'm afraid it wo n't pay .