midnight
I picked it up ; there was a dusty footprint upon it . The bell rang , and , throwing it under the bed , I dressed and ran down . Alice was taking breakfast , tired of waiting . She said the baby had cried till after midnight , and that Charles never came to bed at all . `` Do eat this hot toast ; it has just come in . '' `` I shall stay at home to-day , Alice , I feel chilly ; is it cold ? '' `` You must have a fire in your room . ''