about one in the morning
Ah , the thought of it , as the train whirled along on this sunlit morning ! After the darkness , the light ; after fighting , peace ; after the task-work , a smile of reward ! No more than that was his hope ; but it was a hope that kept his heart afire and glad on many a lonely night . At length his companion , who had slept steadily on ever since they had entered the train at Carlisle , at about one in the morning , awoke , rubbed his eyes , and glanced at the window . `` We are going to have a fine day at last , Humphreys , '' said Brand . `` They have been having better weather in the South , sir . '' The man looked like a well-dressed mechanic .