midnight
Little Billee can only stay a minute , and we 'll finish our dance afterward . '' Van Reypen was decidedly annoyed , but he did n't show it , for he knew Patty 's caprices must be obeyed . So he bowed politely , and walked away . `` He 's mad as hops , '' said Patty , calmly ; `` but I had to see you for a few minutes , if you 're really going on that midnight train . Are you , Little Billee ? '' `` Yes , Apple Blossom , I am . I 've time for just one turn round the room .