midnight
`` I have had an argument with father , Dorothy . I do n't see how you managed to guess . I went in to see him yesterday and stayed all night at home . We talked until after midnight . I am going back home now after I have confided in you , so I did not care to wear my uniform . '' As if she suddenly had grown tired , Dorothy seated herself on the ground , Lance standing above and staring down at her an eager , appealing light in his brown eyes . Embarrassed by their own position , Tory and Louise were moving away when a swift inclination of Lance 's hand beckoned them to remain .