midnight
Of course poor mamma had beautiful jewels , but they went the way of all things . '' Gwynne looked at his watch . `` I shall get a bite in town , '' he said . `` The shops will be open till midnight . Hofer will endorse a check for me ; I have sold three farms in the past week and have a pot of money in the bank . There is something else I want you to wear to-night -- '' `` I wo n't take jewels from you -- '' `` You are not only my fiancée but my cousin -- '' `` Nonsense ! '' `` I shall be back in about two hours .