twelve o'clock
She listened with very little understanding . She did not feel any interest in it . She never opened her mouth except now and then for a stiff assent to a question from the lawyer . A little after twelve o'clock he leaned back in his chair with a conclusive sigh , and fixed his eyes reflectively upon the ceiling . `` Well , Mrs. Maxwell , '' said he , `` I think that you understand pretty well now the extent and the limitations of your property . '' `` Yes , sir , '' said she . `` It is all straight enough .