midnight
`` The truth also , it would seem , '' said Lucian drily , `` judging by your agitation then and now . '' `` I am an unfortunate gentleman , '' whimpered Berwin tremulously . `` If you will excuse me , sir , I shall leave you , '' said Lucian ceremoniously . `` It seems to be my fate to hold midnight conversations with you in the cold , but I think this one had better be cut short . '' `` One moment , '' Mr. Berwin exclaimed . `` You have been good enough to place me on my guard as to the talk my quiet course of life is causing . Pray add to your kindness by coming with me to my house and exploring it from attic to basement .