half past twelve
I 've been too frequently and too long away from my guests as it is . I 'll have to show myself for a little while . Then , come to my room in half an hour . '' `` At half past twelve ? '' `` Yes , and do n't be late . Now do run along and have a good time . '' The shutter was drawn gently to , and Sally , with an embittered smile for the unconscious irony of that parting injunction , moved slowly on toward the front of the house .