midnight
Consider -- a man of studious , retired habits -- and suddenly like this ... . I am not practised in talking delicately . But ... '' He felt anger , a wicked anger , get hold of him again . `` What were we to do together till midnight ? Sit here opposite each other and think of your -- your -- shambles ? '' Haldin had a subdued , heartbroken attitude . He bowed his head ; his hands hung between his knees .