noon of July first
`` I knew there was to be a road -- laid it out myself . But I did not know that the work had started . '' `` Well , it has , and we may as well conclude out business . '' `` But the options do not expire until noon of July first . '' `` No , but what is to be gained by waiting here until the last minute ? He intends to close the deal , so why not get at it ? I suppose you were provided with the necessary funds to make the initial payment ? ''