twelve o'clock
Logan sat thoughtful a moment , and than said , as he arose to his feet . `` Agreed . It 'll be the best thing for us , as well as for our families . '' When the Emily sailed , at twelve o'clock , the two men were on board . Days came and passed , until the heart of Mrs. Logan grew sick with anxiety , fear and suspense . No word was received from her absent husband . She went to his old employer , and learned that he had been discharged ; but she could find no one who had heard of him since that time .