midnight
`` Is n't it lovely to have won the confidence of Captain Dave ? '' `` Lovelier still to live up to it , '' replied Louise , in her best oratorical tone , `` I would have preferred some one else to take the tin box , but since I have it , I suppose I 'll have to sit up nights watching it , '' she deplored . `` Lucky it 's only letters , and not deeds to some monarchy , '' put in Helen . `` But count on all of us , Weasie dear , to stand by you in case of any safe-blowing at midnight . '' `` I 'm so excited about the contest , I can almost forget Kitty and Luna Land , '' gurgled Margaret . They were running along the lakeside , up to the river landing , with the hope of gaining the boy 's confidence over nut sundaes . `` He 's there !