midnight
A red flush mounted to Hamish 's brow , but he lapsed into his former mocking tone . `` Nay , '' said he , `` I can tell nothing about that . '' He left the room as he spoke , and the conference broke up . It appeared that no satisfactory solution could be come to , if they kept it on till midnight . Mr. Galloway took leave , and hastened home to dinner . `` I must be going also , '' remarked Mr. Huntley . Nevertheless , he returned with Mr. Channing to the other room .