nearly two o'clock
cried another voice . `` I do not know yet , '' said the rector , gravely ; `` but there must have been some good and sufficient reason . '' `` Perhaps one of the bells was left sticking up , '' said Macey -- a remark which evoked a roar of laughter . `` It is nearly two o'clock , my good friends , '' said the rector , quietly ; `` and we are doing no good discussing this little puzzle . Leave it till daylight , and let us all return home to our beds . Chakes , have the goodness to lock the door . Good-night , gentlemen .