half past twelve
This little girl would have to pay her price and his , were she his wife , for no one would receive her . That 's hardly the question before us , however . To find where Harrie is , find if anything is wrong , if he 's ill -- '' The sharp , sudden ringing of the telephone on the table behind me made me start , and , jumping up like a frightened child , I stood close to Selwyn . `` Who on earth -- It 's half past twelve . Who can want me at this time of night ? '' I started to take the receiver from its hook , but , laughing at me , Selwyn got it first . `` One would think a spook was going to spring at you .