midnight
And it seemed to me that possibly Delia More 's laughter and her wistfulness summed us all up . When we drew up at the entrance to Proudfit House we all alighted , Calliope and Abel and I to walk home . But while we were saying good night to Delia , the door opened and Clementina Proudfit stood against the light . The car was to wait , she said , to take Mr. Baring , the lawyer , to the midnight train . And then , as she saw her : -- `` Calliope ! '' she cried , `` I never wanted anybody so much . Come in and make Mr. Baring a cup of your good coffee -- you will , Calliope ?