midnight
Can this be the beginning of my end ? '' He sank into the chair Dolly had vacated and rocked back and forth . Suddenly he had a sort of inspiration . `` I might take the midnight train , '' he reflected . `` Why , yes , I could do that , and have my trunk sent on to-morrow . In that case I 'd avoid riding back with Saunders and be there early in the morning . Surely she will be quiet that long . ''