midnight
I wish I dared to tell you what it was . '' I turned to look at the fair girl-woman beside me . In the twilight her eyes were always like stars ; and the golden hair and the pink bloom of her cheeks seemed richer in their shadowy setting . To-night her gown was white -- like the Greek dress she had worn at Mat 's wedding , on the night when she met Beverly in the little side porch at midnight . Why did I recall that here ? `` What was your wish , Gail ? '' The voice was low and sweet .