night-latch

The upper part is separated from the lower by a massive door which opens from the hall and gives access to the staircase and which is fitted with a Chubb night-latch.

The Eye of Osiris 1902

"Please don't think me ungrateful," she said, when she had thrown the night-latch for him.

The Grafters Francis Lynde 1893

The door closed softly behind the retreating figure of the attorney-general, and Kent released the spring of the night-latch.

The Grafters Francis Lynde 1893

The country was pulling out of debt, and the treasury had enough boodle in it for him to amuse himself occasionally with the night-latch.

Rolling Stones O. Henry 1886

He had not long to wait; he heard the night-latch click sharply, and a moment thereafter the door swung open, and he confronted not a servant but Dora, looking nearly as white and quite as grave as she had on the day of the ride.

Three People 1841-1930 Pansy 1885

Not a word passed between them until he stood with his hand on the night-latch; then he said:

Three People 1841-1930 Pansy 1885

Belated Husband, opening a door with a night-latch.

Italian Journeys William Dean Howells 1878

The rattle of a night-latch made itself heard in the outer door.

The Minister's Charge William Dean Howells 1878

This did not come into her mind till she found herself again at Mrs. Montgomery's door, where she stood in a panic ecstasy at having got rid of the letter, which the special stamp seemed to make still more irrevocable, and tried to fit her night-latch into the lock.

The Coast of Bohemia William Dean Howells 1878

But she couldn't manage the night-latch, and so Margaret had to follow her.

A Little Girl in Old New York Amanda Minnie Douglas 1873