twelve
o'clock
Mark got out , sprang up the steps , touched the bell , and said to someone who appeared at the door , `` Mr. Shafton , I 'm sorry , but I 'll not be able to get those bearings fixed up to-day . The blacksmith does n't seem to have anything that will do . I find I have to go over to Economy on business , and I 'll look around there and see if anybody has any . I expect to be back by twelve o'clock , and will you tell the lady that I will be ready to start at half-past if that will suit her . I am sure we shall have plenty of time to get her to Beechwood by five or sooner . If anything occurs to keep me from going I 'll telephone you in an hour , so that she can make other arrangements . Thank you , Mr. Shafton .