midnight
` Let him . ' Mr. Audley was there in a moment , and the next , Alda , in all the ruffle of offended dignity , was telling him that Fulbert was in one of his tempers , and would attend to nobody . Fulbert 's back looked it . It evidently intended to remain in that obstinate curve till midnight . ` I am sorry , ' said Mr. Audley , ` I thought no one would have added to the distress of the house ! What is it , Fulbert ? ' he added , laying his hand on his shoulder , and signing to Alda to hold her peace .