two in the morning
`` I have no office -- and my business hours depend on the business in hand . '' `` And the business in hand depends primarily on whether you are interested in the subject matter of the business , _ n'est - ce pas _ ? '' `` I am profoundly interested , mademoiselle , in any matter that concerns you -- as well as in yourself . Who would not be interested in one so impulsive -- and anything so important -- as to call him on the telephone at two in the morning . '' `` And who on his part is so gracious -- and was n't asleep , '' she answered . Harleston slowly winked at the transmitter and smiled . He thought so .