Midnight
And if I have done you wrong by evil counsel , I must mend it and put you right by good advice . And for the score of pieces that must be made up at settling-day , why , here is , in a good green purse , as much as will make that matter good ; and we will get old Crosspatch , the tailor , to take a long day for your clothes ; and -- '' `` Mother , are you serious ? '' said Jin Vin , unable to trust either his eyes or his ears . `` In troth am I , '' said the dame ; `` and will you call me Mother Midnight now , Jin Vin ? '' `` Mother Midnight ! '' exclaimed Jenkin , hugging the dame in his transport , and bestowing on her still comely cheek a hearty and not unacceptable smack , that sounded like the report of a pistol , -- `` Mother Midday , rather , that has risen to light me out of my troubles -- a mother more dear than she who bore me ; for she , poor soul , only brought me into a world of sin and sorrow , and your timely aid has helped me out of the one and the other . '' And the good-natured fellow threw himself back in his chair , and fairly drew his hand across his eyes .