two o'clock in the
morning
`` I have put these things on in a hurry , but I am going to see Mr. Withers on a question of life and death . Take me to the vicarage , and if when you get there you find my story is not true you can lock me up if you like . '' The constable was puzzled . The voice was apparently that of a lady , and yet her attire , and her presence abroad at two o'clock in the morning , was suspicious in the extreme . He paused irresolute . `` I do n't like to disturb the vicar at this time of night , '' he said . `` I will take you to the village lockup and go up to him in the morning . ''