midnight
I selected my present mistress on the recommendation of a gentleman friend of mine who had formerly lived with her . He said she was an excellent caterer . The only reason he had left her was that she expected him to be in at ten each night , and that hour did n't fit in with his other arrangements . It made no difference to me -- as a matter of fact , I do not care for these midnight _ reunions _ that are so popular amongst us . There are always too many cats for one properly to enjoy oneself , and sooner or later a rowdy element is sure to creep in . I offered myself to her , and she accepted me gratefully . But I have never liked her , and never shall .