midnight
It appears they must have noticed something about you two , the last time you were there , my dear . And -- to think -- YOU never told me anything about it ! '' When they reached the Excelsior , they found that Mrs. Brimmer , having already settled herself in the best cabin , was inclined to extend the hospitalities of the ship with the air of a hostess . But the arrival of Hurlstone at midnight with some delegated authority from Senor Perkins , and the unexpected getting under way of the ship , disturbed her complacency . `` We are going through the channel into the bay of Todos Santos , '' was the brief reply vouchsafed her by Hurlstone . `` But why ca n't we remain here and wait for Mr. Brimmer ? '' she asked indignantly .