midnight
She watched the trail for Rhoda 's return but darkness came and there was no sign of the frail figure . A little disturbed , she walked to the corral bars and looked down to the lights of the cowboys ' quarters . If only John DeWitt and Jack would return ! But she did not expect them before midnight . She returned to the house and telephoned to the ranch foreman . `` Do n't you worry , ma'am , '' he answered cheerily . `` No harm could come to her !