midnight
If you can find the way to the hotel without straying , I 'll forgive you for what you did n't know about the way up here , and we 'll begin all over again . Once more we 're on our merry way ! '' Evidently Judge Granger was unknown to the hotel keeper of Mountain City , for no comment was made on Jimmy 's arrival and the place seemed warm , comfortable , and luxurious after the snow drifts of the mountains . Jimmy first phoned the railway station where he learned that Number Sixteen was still belated but was expected through by midnight . Inasmuch as Bad Fortune had been conquered by optimism , Good Fortune now smiled upon the optimist . He purchased dry underwear , dry shoes , and dry trousers for himself , and astonished the boy who had so valiantly supported him by the presentation of a new suit of clothes , new red flannel underwear , and new shoes . `` Lord !