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`` See here , Kate , that show comes off at twelve sharp , does n't it ? '' `` Show , indeed ! '' retorted Kate , indignantly . `` The _ wedding _ is at noon sharp -- as the best man should know very well . '' `` All right ; then tell Billy , please , to see that it is sharp , or I wo n't answer for the consequences . '' `` What do you mean ? What is the matter ? ''