midnight
Thus thinking , Miss Lucy lifted several suits of small clothing , and finally selected a black velvet blouse and knickers , with a pair of red silk stockings , some dainty kid shoes , and a broad-brimmed hat decorated by a long , drooping feather . Having made her choice , Miss Armacost closed and locked the trunk , turned off the light , and descended to her own room . There she carefully brushed and arranged the fantastic costume and made herself ready for bed . But she found herself exceedingly restless , and before seeking her own couch she decided to visit her new charge and see if all was well with him ; though she had lingered over her task till midnight . `` That pie might disagree with him ; who knows ? and as he is so strange to the house he might lie and suffer without disturbing anybody by calling for help . '' She need not have worried .