midnight
But now , like the prodigal , he had come home repenting ; and the best robe and the ring for his hand these happy children made ready for him . `` There is joy among the angels to-night , Lily , '' said Archie , coming back to whisper it to her , after she thought he was asleep . `` Yes : ` this my son was dead , and is alive again ; was lost and is found , ' '' answered Lilias softly . `` And now Aunt Janet 's midnight prayers will be changed to thanksgivings , '' was the last thought of the weary child , as she lay down that night . Her first thought in the morning was that her aunt would not want the children for a few days at least , now that her cousin had come home , and she would get rest and be well again . Her next was that Mrs Stirling 's golden sovereigns might stay with the other nine-and-twenty in the china teapot ; and a curious feeling of regret mingled itself with the pleasure of the thought . `` I almost wish that I had taken them , -- just to show her that it was n't pride ; but I dare say Hugh would be better pleased as it is .