midnight
`` It must have been an exciting one . '' Somewhat dazed , Mrs. Hampton looked at the young man before her , and her senses returned . She smiled faintly , and asked him the time . `` It is past midnight , '' was the reply . `` I am sorry to disturb you , but you are needed downstairs . I have someone with me who has met with a slight accident . '' `` A man or a woman ? ''