midnight
I 'll do it on my side . You can do -- what you like . '' She went as abruptly as she came , leaving Letty clearer than ever as to her new course . By midnight she was ready . In the back spare room she waited only to be sure that all in the house were asleep . She had heard Allerton come in about half past nine , and the whispering of voices told that Steptoe was making his explanations , that she was out of sorts , had dined in her room , and begged not to be disturbed . At about half past ten she heard the prince go upstairs to his own room , though she fancied that outside her door he had paused for a second to listen .