half past twelve
`` I thought the appearance of -- '' `` There is no use in your talking to me . I cant hear a word you say going over these stones . '' When they were alone together in their drawing-room in Lambeth , he , after walking up and down the room a few times , and laughing softly to himself , began to sing the couplets from the burlesque . `` Are you aware , '' she inquired , `` that it is half past twelve , and that the people of the house are trying to sleep . '' `` True , '' said he , desisting . `` By the bye , I , too , have had my triumphs this evening . I shared the honors of the concert with Master Lind , who was so delighted that he insisted on bringing me off to the Bijou .