about half past two
Light seems the natural enemy of evil deeds . They began to get bitter , and their bodies cold . Even burglary becomes a bore when you have to wait too long idle out in the cold . At last , at about half past two , the light went out . Then , keenly listening , the two sons of darkness heard a movement in the house , and more than one door open and shut , and then the sound of feet going rapidly down the road toward Sydney . `` Why ! it is a party only just broke up .