midnight
They found their friend much quieter . Mr. and Mrs. Racer had dressed , and Paul had on his clothes . They were sitting in the dining room , Mr. Racer drinking some hot coffee Mary had made . `` We 'll have a little midnight supper , '' said the boys ' mother with a faint laugh . `` I 'm sure I wo n't get to sleep again to-night . '' `` Did you see anything of him ? '' asked their father .