midnight
She turned the key , the door opened , and Mr. Tansey side-stepped in . `` Why , the i-de-a ! '' exclaimed Miss Katie , `` is this you , Mr. Tansey ? It 's after midnight . Are n't you ashamed to wake me up at such an hour to let you in ? You 're just _ awful _ ! '' `` I was late , '' said Tansey , brilliantly .