ten o'clock
It seems that never before were so many redbirds in the cedars ; and although one subject is never mentioned between us , unconsciously she dwells upon these in her talk , and plainly favors them in her affection for the sake of the past . There are many stories I could relate to show how simple and beautiful is this whole aspect of her nature . A little thing happened to-night . Towards ten o'clock she brought my hat , overcoat , overshoes , mittens , comforter . `` Put them on , '' she said , mysteriously . She also got ready , separating herself from me by so many clothes that I could almost have felt myself entitled to a divorce . It was like day out-of-doors with the moon shining on the snow .