midnight
The three future millionaires responded to his greeting with dignity , keeping in mind that distance which should separate a board of directors from a mere traveling man . `` Hello , '' said Macnooder glibly . `` All ship-shape and ready for action . Tea served here and chafing-dish ready for the midnight rabbit . Ha , ha , Dink , still got the souvenir toilet set , I see . '' `` Still , but not long , '' said Dink . `` But that story comes later .