midnight
If I do n't hurry , I shall miss seeing Furniss . '' Mr. Wilton galloped quickly away , found his friend at home , and in conversation with him forgot all home worries . He forgot them so absolutely that he accepted an invitation to spend the day and dine . In consequence it was near midnight when he returned to Wilton Chase , and the fact that to-morrow was his birthday again absolutely escaped his memory . `` Maggie , Maggie , wake up , I say ! '' `` Yes , who 's there . I 'm so sleepy .