Midnight
`` Thanks -- extremely ; but I 'm going on a cruise . '' As Aleck entered the piously exclusive hall of the club his good nature came to his aid . He wondered whether he had n't scored something , after all . Midnight and the relaxation of slumber could subtract nothing from the high-browed dignity of the club officials , and the message that was waiting for Mr. Van Camp was delivered in the most correct manner . `` Mr. Hambleton sends word to Mr. Van Camp that he has gone away on the _ Jeanne D'Arc _ . Mr. Hambleton may not be back for some time , and requests Mr. Van Camp to look after the _ Sea Gull _ . '' `` Very well , thank you , '' replied Aleck , rather absent-mindedly .