midnight
on Sept. 22
Mr. Ripley took the paper from his partner 's hand and , pulling himself together , read the report aloud . It was as follows : NEW YORK , Sept. 23 , 19 -- . To SWEARENGEN JONES , ESQ. . Executor under the will of the late James T. Sedgwick of Montana : In pursuance of the terms of the aforesaid will and in accord with the instructions set forth by yourself as executor , I present my report of receipts and disbursements for the year in my life ending at midnight on Sept. 22 . The accuracy of the figures set forth in this general statement may be established by referring to the receipts , which form a part of this report . There is not one penny of Edwin Peter Brewster 's money in my possession , and I have no asset to mark its burial place . These figures are submitted for your most careful consideration .