midnight
The Sleeping Beauty game is all off ! '' `` Only for the moment ! '' And Philip threw her a challenging glance . It was after midnight when the Christmas guests went away , and Patty declared her intention of going to bed at once . `` I coasted and danced and played hide and seek till I 'm utterly worn out , '' she said , `` and I think I shall sleep for a week ! '' `` But I 'm going away to-morrow , '' said Philip , detaining her a moment . `` But you 're coming back next week .