"I declare it's ever so much past twelve. Good night, now, dear. I wonder whether he's come up. But I should have heard his step if he had. He never treads lightly. He seldom gives over work till after one, and sometimes goes on till three. It's the only thing he likes, I believe. God bless you! good night. I've such a deal more to say to you; and Alice, you must tell me something about yourself, too; won't you, dear?" 
"I declare it's long past twelve. Good night, dear. I wonder whether he's come up. But I would have heard his step. He seldom finishes work till after one, and sometimes goes on till three. It's the only thing he likes, I believe. God bless you! good night. I've such a lot more to say to you; and Alice, you must tell me something about yourself, too; won't you, dear?"
