midnight
The day passed , night came , but neither Fanfaro , Girdel nor Bobichel returned . The maniac screamed and cried . She wanted to see Jacques , and Caillette could hardly calm her . Finally long past midnight she fell into a slumber , and Caillette , too , exhausted by the excitement of the last few hours , closed her eyes . When she awoke it was daylight . She glanced at the maniac 's bed . Merciful Heaven , it was empty !