midnight
Over the tripod a face appeared for one moment in the dim light , and then was gone . Light steps retreated swiftly , and a door closed not far away on the senior corridor . Bea had recognized her senior . When the two midnight visitors stole timorously forth a moment later , Bea 's eyes traveled wistfully toward the big envelope lying squarely on top of all the valentines . Berta regarded her keenly . `` Why do n't you march up and read the name , if you want to so much ? '' was her blunt question .