twelve o’clock before
The remainder of the evening passed away most delightfully . Mr. Malderton , relieved from his apprehensions by the circumstance of Mr. Barton 's falling into a profound sleep , was as affable and gracious as possible . Miss Teresa played the ` Fall of Paris , ' as Mr. Sparkins declared , in a most masterly manner , and both of them , assisted by Mr. Frederick , tried over glees and trios without number ; they having made the pleasing discovery that their voices harmonised beautifully . To be sure , they all sang the first part ; and Horatio , in addition to the slight drawback of having no ear , was perfectly innocent of knowing a note of music ; still , they passed the time very agreeably , and it was past twelve o'clock before Mr. Sparkins ordered the mourning-coach-looking steed to be brought out -- an order which was only complied with , on the distinct understanding that he was to repeat his visit on the following Sunday . ` But , perhaps , Mr. Sparkins will form one of our party to-morrow evening ? ' suggested Mrs. M. ` Mr. Malderton intends taking the girls to see the pantomime . ' Mr. Sparkins bowed , and promised to join the party in box 48 , in the course of the evening .