twelve o'clock
He cast a glance upon his fellow-directors . `` Then what is the use of asking me what I mean ? It is as plain as I can make it . '' `` But it says -- but it says , '' faltered the venerable gentleman , turning the paper to the light , `` that you have only money enough to last until twelve o'clock . Your statement yesterday showed a balance to your credit of three hundred and fifty-two thousand dollars . That will last at least -- '' `` But I have not got three hundred and seventy-seven thousand dollars . I have only got twenty-seven thousand dollars ! ''