Saturday noon
says he , his nice , white , respectable eyebrows showin ' great surprise . `` But , my dear man , I personally had that offer made to you . Why , we could have -- But never mind that . I hope you may see fit to give us your answer by Saturday noon . '' `` That depends , '' says I , `` on whether you come for it or not . '' `` I beg pardon ? '' says he , starin ' .