midnight
Once more in imagination he could see his friends who were on the other side of the ocean . Then for a change he would take another `` snack , '' as he called it , for lack of anything else to occupy his attention . Several times also he dozed , but always arousing with a start at some sound , under the impression that it might be Tom who had come , and , not finding him , gone away again . Finally he began to believe it must surely be past midnight ; and the late moon would presently be making an appearance . On looking closely toward the east he became aware that the heavens were betraying such a fact , for a distinct silvery glow was beginning to appear , low down . Then came a streak of light . It was the moon .