midnight
But for to-night he had only a telegram in the breast of his coat in the place of the cherished `` femme '' whom he had hoped to `` drag . '' As he stood in his doorway , looking up at the inscrutable stars , Cadet Captain Reynolds was taking his own lesson in patient waiting . `` Thank you , sir , '' Dick replied in a low tone , then faced front again . That night another plebe was on post number three during the tour ending at midnight . He was not molested , however , which was most fortunate for mischief-loving yearlings , for the K.C. had stationed two tacs . in hiding close by , to be promptly on hand in case of any attempted trouble . A few nights later it came Dick Prescott 's turn to take the late tour on post number three .