midnight
Nor did she withdraw her hand . He squeezed it , trembling , and blundered toward his coat . At the delicatessen he bought preposterous stores of food , chosen on the principle of expensiveness . From the drug store across the street he telephoned to his wife , `` Got to get a fellow to sign a lease before he leaves town on the midnight . Wo n't be home till late . Do n't wait up for me . Kiss Tinka good-night . ''