one o'clock in the morning
I have always regarded you as an unconventional woman . That , to my mind , is one of your greatest charms ; and when I say that I say a good deal . I never imagined that my coming to you like this would have prejudiced you against me . '' She gave a little laugh , but there was an ominous cloud on her face as she answered : `` You imagined it was the right thing to do to come at half-past one o'clock in the morning to offer me your hand ! Your opinion of my conduct is not a subject I am the least interested in ; but whether I am unconventional or not , I assure you , Mr. Chance , that I am not to be pushed or driven one step further than I choose to go . '' `` I should never dream of attempting such a thing , Miss Starbrow . But it would be useless to say much more ; whatever line I take to-night only makes matters worse for me .