midnight
But when he offered to accompany her she did not insist on going . For a second or two she was possessed with the kind of white-hot fury which a woman experiences when she feels herself entrapped and must , nevertheless , behave prettily . But in the end she grew resigned and determined to gain time . If only she could get rid of the count toward midnight everything would happen as she wished . `` Yes , it 's true ; you 're a bachelor tonight , '' she murmured . `` Your wife does n't return till tomorrow , eh ? '' `` Yes , '' replied Muffat .