noon sharp
He had contained himself as long as he could . The indignities to which his Circus Boys had been subjected , ever since they joined the car , had stirred the showman profoundly . `` It is now a quarter to twelve . At noon sharp , your baggage and yourself will be outside of this car . I am in charge here now . '' The showman leaned back and watched his former car manager hurriedly pack his belongings into a suitcase . `` I 'll get even with you for this , '' snarled Snowden as he walked from the car , slamming the door after him .