ten o'clock at night
By Jove , what an unlucky day he 's chosen ! '' He stood still for a moment , rapt , it would seem , in contemplation of an unpleasant vision . Then with a shrug of his shoulders he moved to the fireplace and turned on more light . `` Well , it 'll have to be done sooner or later ; but '' -- for a second a rueful smile lit up his despondent young face -- `` I wish I had n't got to do it ... and at ten o'clock at night into the bargain ! '' He looked round him as though considering some serious matter . `` Food -- and drink . Here 's drink , anyhow .