midnight
He was trying to figure out some occupation for the old man on his father 's country-place . A pet grizzly ! Train-time came , and the long line of dark sleepers rolled in by the depot-platform . It was late -- after midnight ; but , nevertheless , there was Old Mike . He was in awe of Hal now , with his fine clothes and his twenty-dollar bills ; but , nevertheless , under stress of his emotion , he gave him one more hug , and one more hairy kiss . `` Good-bye , my buddy ! '' he cried .