midnight
People who have things to hide , hide 'em better than in bags . However , we 'll see . '' When Justin had paid for Denham 's drink , they went , with the bead bag in the pocket of Clo 's brown cloak hanging over O'Reilly 's arm . It was after midnight . Roger had talked of nothing but his plan for the Newport house-warming , after starting the subject ; and he had told Beverley that they ought to be able to move in a week . She must make everything right about the servants : he would see to outside arrangements . And this `` big party '' could take place in a fortnight .