midnight
The words were still upon Louise 's lips when Little Wolf joined the circle , and somehow , she instantly caught the expression of Edward 's face , and read in it those emotions , with which our pen intermedleth not . It was very pleasant to look into that quiet parlor , presided over by Mrs. Sherman , who sat regarding her happy children with so much tenderness and pride . But we must not linger , for there are other scenes to be presented . It was near the midnight hour when pleasure ran highest in the brilliantly lighted ballroom that Edward might be seen leading Little Wolf to a seat . She had appeared on the floor many times , and had at length acknowledged herself weary . `` What a handsome couple , '' whispered Louise to the doctor , nodding significantly towards them , and her whisper was echoed by many others . There was a deep red spot in Edward 's cheek , and a flash in his eye , which some might have attributed to the excitement of the occasion , but the doctor and those who knew him well , interpreted it differently .