midnight
I suppose that was why I took my chance when I did , why I -- '' `` Kyrle Ballard , you 've finished your sandwich , have n't you ? '' breaks in Zenobia . `` There ! It 's striking twelve , and I make it a rule never to be sentimental after midnight . You and Martha would n't enjoy meeting each other ; so you 'll not be coming again . Besides , I 've a busy week ahead of me . When you get settled abroad again , though , you might let me know .