midnight
He sat leisurely as though he were resting from a long journey ; then he stretched out his hand . Tabs went over and took it . `` My dear fellow , there 's only one thing I ask : make her always happy . '' The clock in the hall struck midnight . He lifted himself to his feet . `` I had no idea how the time had flown . By the way , that 's the address -- the Maisie woman 's . ''