about midnight
I do n't think I care very much for novels . Have you nothing else ? ' Caldigate had many other books , a Shakespeare , some lighter poetry , and sundry heavier works of which he did not wish specially to speak , lest he should seem to be boasting of his own literary taste ; but at last it was settled that on the next morning he should supply her with what choice he had among the poets . Then at about midnight they parted , and Caldigate , as he found his way down to his cabin , saw the quartermaster with his eye fixed upon Mrs. Smith . There is no so stern guardian of morality and propriety as your old quartermaster on board a first-class ship . ` You have been having a grand time of it with Mrs. Smith , ' said Shand as soon as Caldigate was in their cabin . ` Pretty well , -- as far as fine times go on board ship .