eight o'clock sharp
`` I know the place , '' said the policeman . `` It has been unoccupied for years . '' `` What time were they coming up ? '' `` Hardwick said at eight o'clock sharp , '' replied Macklin . He seemed anxious now to inform on his companions in villainy . `` Very well , we will see what happens at that time , '' returned Hal , briefly . His words meant a good deal .