midnight
Me and Peg was so ` fraid . '' The girl spoke softly to Bobbie , and drew Peggy into the bedroom . There , with her arm thrown across Mrs. Grandoken 's shoulder , she gave all the assurance and comfort of which she was capable . Long after midnight , the rain still came down in thrashing torrents , and through the pieces of broken tin on the roof the wind shrilled dismally . There was a solemn hush in the back bedroom where Peggy lay staring at the ceiling . In front of the shadowy lamp was a bit of cardboard to protect the sick woman 's eyes from the light . At Peggy 's side sat Jinnie , and in her arms lay a small bundle .