midnight
But after the little affair in Marseilles I do n't trust them , '' replied The Sparrow . `` When anyone makes a slip , either by design or sheer carelessness , or perhaps by reason of inordinate avarice , then I always have to safeguard myself . I suspect -- and my suspicion usually proves correct . '' His midnight visitor drew a long breath . `` What we all say of you is that The Sparrow is gifted with an extra sense , '' he said . The little old man with the gloved hand smiled contentedly . `` I really do n't know why , '' he said .