twelve o'clock
My oldest , truest , dearest friend has been seized with small-pox , and his life is in danger . He has asked for me , poor fellow . This is from his sister . I must start by the twelve o'clock train . '' `` Small-pox ! Why , it is contagious , '' cried Fanny ; `` and so disfiguring ! '' `` I ca n't help that , '' said the honest fellow ; and instantly rang the bell for his servant , and gave the requisite orders .