nearly twelve o'clock
But Mrs. Wade , ill at ease in her own parlor , caught the afterthought quality of Rose 's tone . There was no question but that it was for Martin she sparkled , sweet and spontaneous as she was . Decidedly , the time had come when definite action should not be delayed . It was nearly twelve o'clock when they finally broke up and husband and wife found themselves alone in their own room . As they undressed , Mrs. Wade acted nervously , confused as to how to begin , while Martin whistled lightly and kept time by a slight bobbing of his head . She shot a meaning look in his direction . `` You seem happy , do n't you ? ''