about twelve o’clock
Wait a bit ! Before long , you 'll have your own detectives , you 'll watch day and night , and you 'll know every little thing that goes on there -- that is , if -- '' `` Drop that subject , Rogojin , and never mention it again . And listen : as I have sat here , and talked , and listened , it has suddenly struck me that tomorrow is my birthday . It must be about twelve o'clock , now ; come home with me -- do , and we 'll see the day in ! We 'll have some wine , and you shall wish me -- I do n't know what -- but you , especially you , must wish me a good wish , and I shall wish you full happiness in return . Otherwise , hand me my cross back again . You did n't return it to me next day .