twelve o'clock
So he conveyed the gushing young person back to her sisters , and sought for Beatrice who was once more frank and friendly , but gave him excellent reasons for not dancing with him . At this moment Catherine came up and touched her brother . Her cheeks had a bright color in them , she looked animated and happy . `` Loftus , it is close on twelve o'clock . We must go home . Look at Mabel , '' she added , seeing her brother hesitate , `` she is frightfully sleepy . Mother never allows her to be up so late .