nearly one in the morning
Of course you must keep your appointment ; I can manage quite well alone . '' `` We should n't be back early enough for me to go to Kensington from the station , I suppose ? '' `` No ; certainly not . I find that the trains are very awkward ; we should not reach King 's Cross until nearly one in the morning . '' `` Then , in that case , I shall write to Miss Gibson and excuse myself . '' `` Oh , I would n't do that , '' said Thorndyke ; `` it will disappoint them , and really it is not necessary . '' `` I shall write forthwith , '' I said firmly , `` so please do n't try to dissuade me .