midnight
Her eyes glistened as she watched that night 's events , and her comfortable ejaculations of approval were like the low purr of a satisfied cat . Then came the solemn pledges , the benediction and congratulations . There was merrymaking and singing , cake and unfermented wine of grapes for refreshing , and much good will that night . When the guests were gone and the lights , save one kitchen candle , were all out , I had slipped from the dining-room with the last burden of dishes , when I paused a minute beside the open kitchen window to let the midnight breeze cool my face . On the side porch , a little affair made to shelter the doorway , I saw Beverly Clarenden and Little Blue Flower . He was speaking gently , but with his blunt frankness , as he patted the two brown hands clinging to his arm . The Indian girl 's white draperies were picturesque anywhere .