about two in the morning
He feared to remain with her , and it seemed to him he had accomplished much in asking her to come down to supper . When talking to others his thoughts were with her , and his eyes followed her . An inquisitive woman noted his agitation , and suspecting the cause , said , `` I see , I see , and I think something may come of it . '' Even when Lily left he did not recover his ordinary humour , and about two in the morning , in sullen weariness and disappointment , he offered to drive Lady Helen home . Should he make love to her ? He had often wished to . Here was an opportunity .