midnight
The message from the palace that morning , sent by Mrs. Orton Beg , had been : `` Edith still lingers , '' and Lord Dawne had intended to go there to see the bishop -LRB- in times of sickness and sorrow he was everywhere welcome -RRB- ; but now he went with the further intention of finding Dr. Galbraith . In this he was successful , and they had a long talk about the state of affairs at the castle , and it was finally arranged that Dr. Galbraith should dine there that evening and remain for the night . `` That panel must be removed , '' he said , `` and it should be done with great ceremony . The best time would be midnight . But leave all that to Father Ricardo , and only insist upon one thing , and that is the presence of the Heavenly Twins . '' `` Are you meditating a _ coup de theâtre ? _ '' `` No , not at all , '' Dr. Galbraith replied .