midnight
For the first time a little spasm of envy shot through Jeff , That the girl liked James was plain enough . How could any girl help liking him ? The orator was so much the center of attention that Jeff postponed his congratulations till evening . He called on his cousin after midnight at his rooms . James had just returned from a class banquet where he had been the toastmaster . He was still riding the big wave . `` It 's been a great day for me , Jeff , '' he broke out after his cousin had congratulated him .