midnight
Though she knew that if she met him she would probably give not one encouraging glance , yet the instinct of her heart was just as strong . Mr. Ludolph told the maid that she must find out what Christine was painting , and she tried to that degree that she wakened suspicion . On one occasion Christine turned suddenly on her , and said : `` What do you mean ? If I find you false -- if I have even good reason to suspect you -- I will turn you into the street , though it be at midnight ! '' And the maid learned , as did Mr. Ludolph , that she was not dealing with a child . During Monday , October 2 , Dennis was employed all the long day in giving the finishing touches to his picture . It was not worked up as finely as he could have wished ; time did not permit this .