twelve o’clock
Cornelius O'Shane rang , and inquired where Mr. Connal was ? In his own apartment , writing letters , his servant believed . O'Shane sent to beg to see him , as soon as he was at leisure . At twelve o'clock Dora , Mademoiselle , and Ormond , were all in the study , punctually as the clock was striking . `` Well , what is M. de Connal 's answer ? '' cried Mademoiselle . `` If he hesitate , my dear Dore , give him up dat minute . ''