midnight
Pete thought he had succeeded to admiration , but he looked after Philip , and was not at ease . He had no misgivings . Writing was writing to him , and it was nothing more . But in the deep midnight , Philip , who had not slept , heard a thick voice that was like a sob coming from somewhere downstairs . He opened his door , crept out on to the stairhead , and listened . The house was dark . In some unseen place the voice was saying -- `` Lord , forgive me for deceaving Philip .