midnight
I told you I sometimes did weird things that astonished the natives of these suburban shores . Well , last night , if it was n't early this morning , I made my weirdest effort yet . I have a canoe , you know ; just now I almost live in it . Last night I went out unbeknowns after midnight , partly to reassure myself , partly -- I beg your pardon , Mr. Manders ? '' `` I did n't speak . '' `` Your face shouted ! '' `` I 'd rather you went on . ''