two o'clock
I am excessively nervous and excitable . I was dancing all night . I went with your mother to Mrs. Woodland 's ball , which was a most brilliant affair . It was after two o'clock when I came home . You may be sure I was tired . Then I concluded to give you a little surprise by waiting up for you ; and , as I looked very haggard , took out that precious cosmetic to tint my cheeks -- all , dear Walter , to welcome you ; but I was too much fagged , and went off into a sound , vulgar sleep ! '' said Helen , going to her toilette-table to adjust her hair , while she laughed as if the whole thing had been an amusing adventure .