about midnight
First the front door , usually secured with a bit of whittled shingle , must be _ nailed _ , `` or somebody would break in . '' Next , the windows , which in the rising wind began to rattle , must be made fast with divers knives , scissors , combs and keys ; and lastly , the old clock must be stopped , for Rose was not accustomed to its striking , and it would keep her awake . `` Dear me ! '' said the tired old grandmother , when , at about midnight , she repaired to her own cosy little bedroom , `` how fidgety she is . I should of s ` posed that livin ' in the city so , she 'd got used to noises . '' In a day or two Mr. Lincoln and Jenny went back to Boston , bearing with them a long list of articles which Rose must and would have . As they were leaving the house Mrs Howland brought out her black leathern wallet , and forcing two ten dollar bills into Jenny 's hand , whispered , `` Take it to pay for them things .