midnight
I assure you I did n't mean to sneer . I give you my word of honour . '' They walked around Piccadilly Circus , edging their way through the women , that the sultry night had brought out in white dresses . It was a midnight of white dresses and fine dust ; the street was as clean as a ball-room ; like a pure dream the moon soared through the azure infinities , whitening the roadway ; the cabmen loitered , following those who showed disposition to pair ; groups gathered round the lamp-posts , and were dispersed by stalwart policemen . `` Move on , move on , if you please , gentlemen ! '' Frank told Mike about the children . He had now a boy five years old , `` such a handsome fellow , and he can read as well as you or I can .