midnight
Then he came in again and tapped sharply at the door of the dressing-room where Pina slept . She appeared instantly , already dressed ; but she laid one finger on her lips , to keep him silent , and came out into the room before she spoke . She said that Ortensia had been kept awake half the night by the storm , and was now sound asleep . ` A thief tried to get into the house after midnight , ' said Pignaver . ` Did you hear any noise ? ' ` I should think I did ! ' cried Pina promptly .