midnight
He turned away sourly , shooting a look at Teddy , which , if looks could kill , would have left him dead upon the spot . For both Fred and Teddy a storm was brewing . Letters kept coming every week to the Rushton boys from the family at home . Mr. Rushton 's , although less frequent than his wife 's , were always bright and jolly , and seldom came without enclosing a check , which helped to cover the cost of many a midnight spread in the dormitory , when the boys were supposed to be in bed . Their friends were a unit in declaring that Mr. Rushton was a `` real sport . '' Those of Mrs. Rushton came oftener , and were full of loving expressions and anxious advice to wear proper clothing and avoid rough sports and be careful about getting their feet wet . Although her chicks were no longer under her maternal wings , she brooded over them every moment , and was counting the days till they returned to her .