midnight
The threat of the old gypsy woman rang in Cora 's ears . She could see her raise that brown finger and hear her say : `` If you harm Salvo , harm shall be upon your head . '' Cora had testified against Salvo . A hat known to belong to a member of the tribe was later found at midnight under Cora 's car , miles from the town where the robbery had been committed . Were they following her ? `` Oh , really , I ca n't sing to-night , '' she protested rather lamely . `` I have a cold . ''