midnight
She had done poorly . Only one winner out of seven races . Of course , using the Destiny apparatus itself for personal gain was a violation of the Direct Influencing of Personal Fate Clause and was sufficient reason for losing her CPO ticket . When Mrs. Mimms returned from babysitting it was after midnight . A cup of tea at her elbow , she sat down before the screen . There was a party just breaking up in the far building . Some people above her were watching the late show on TV .