midnight
`` As far as the bets are concerned , we might as well stay here the night . We 've got a hundred and fifty miles in front of us , and seven hours -- five of them after dark -- to do them in . Berry 's shoulder has put the lid on . We sha n't get in before midnight . '' `` You never know , '' said Adèle . Berry suspended the process of mastication to put his oar in . `` Let her drive , '' he said huskily .