midnight
With a despairing , broken-hearted gesture , Jeff dropped the hand , and hurried from the room ; and , at that moment Wilkins , who still retained his place as head clerk , called Guly a moment to his side . `` Guly , '' said he , laying his hands upon his shoulders , `` do you remember the time you promised me , if ever I needed a friend , you would be that one ? '' `` Yes , Wilkins ; and will fulfill my promise any moment ! '' `` Will you be at the Old Cathedral , with Blanche , at midnight ? '' `` Blanche ! midnight ! the Old Cathedral ?