two o'clock
in the morning
exclaimed Lord , leaving Mrs. Rhees and coming over . She followed . Strangers also were gathering . The business of the place was at its topmost toss -- it being two o'clock in the morning -- and the rooms were full . `` How interesting ! '' observed Miss Lanman , at the other end of the table , pausing in her playing and staring . McKibben , who was beside her , also paused .