one P.M. sharp
Nevertheless he went on talking in exactly the same tone of voice , without a contraction of a single facial muscle , with nothing at all shown unless perhaps a bead of perspiration on his forehead . `` Good morning , sir . Many thanks , sir ... . Yes , Mr. Envill , the stuff shall be at your stables by one P.M. sharp . I 'm making it my pride to obey all orders punctually , whether big or small . '' Thus he got on comfortably enough during the daylight waking hours . But the fear that had gone out of the days had made its home in the night .