About midnight
Nothing doing , '' chattered Amy . `` Curiosity killed a cat , and although I do n't feel exactly kittenish , I refuse to take any chances . What time do you suppose it is ? '' `` About midnight , I guess . '' Clint drew out his watch , but he could n't even discern the outline of it . `` A fellow 's a fool to go without matches , '' he muttered disgustedly . `` Bet you it 's a whole lot later than that , '' said Amy .