midnight
But Dr Thorne was more kind to him . He had something yet to say as to his worldly hopes and worldly cares ; and his old friend did not turn a deaf ear to him . It was during the night that Sir Roger was most anxious to talk , and most capable of talking . He would lie through the day in a state half-comatose ; but towards evening he would rouse himself , and by midnight he would be full of fitful energy . One night , as he lay wakeful and full of thought , he thus poured forth his whole heart to Dr Thorne . `` Thorne , '' said he , `` I told you about my will , you know . '' `` Yes , '' said the other ; `` and I have blamed myself greatly that I have not again urged you to alter it .