midnight
With all his wealth , how few were the real sources of happiness possessed by Jasper ! Pressed down with anxiety about the future , and forced to toil beyond his strength , how many of life 's truest blessings were poured into the lap of Edward Claire ! The sleep of the poor clerk , that night , was sound and refreshing . The merchant tossed to and fro on his pillow until long after the midnight watches advanced upon the morning ; and then , when wearied nature claimed her due , he slept only for brief periods , continually startled by frightful dreams . At an early hour next day , he called upon Grind , who was still his legal adviser . `` Have you seen Martin ? '' he asked the moment he entered the office .