midnight
North released her hands as the general entered the room . Elizabeth sank back in her chair . Her father glanced sharply at them , and North turned toward him frankly . `` I am leaving on the midnight train , General , and I must say good-by ; I have to get a few things together for my trip ! '' General Herbert glanced again at Elizabeth , but her face was averted and he learned nothing from its expression . `` So you are going away ! Well , North , I hope you will have a pleasant trip , -- better let me send you into town ? ''