noon
French ingenuity alone could have devised such a ! method of concealment , and legal research alone could have discovered it . We left Dr. Sinclair in the chamber of Josephine , at Franklin House , reposing after the exciting and disagreeable adventures of the preceding night . He awoke at noon , somewhat refreshed , and entered a bath while Josephine sent a servant to purchase a suit of clothes , as those which he had worn were so soiled and torn as to be unfit for further service . Reclining luxuriously in the perfumed water of the marble bath , the Doctor experienced a feeling of repose and comfort . He had long learned to disregard the ` still , small voice ' of his own conscience ; and , provided he could reach his home and answer all inquiries without incurring suspicion -- provided , also , his having been incarcerated in the watch-house should not be exposed -- he was perfectly contented . His clothes being brought him , he dressed himself , and joining Josephine in the parlor , partook of a refreshing repast ; then , bidding farewell to his ` lady-love , ' he took his departure , and proceeded to his own residence .