midnight
She was aware through closed eyes when darkness fell . Stops were frequent after the Copper River had been crossed , and her father appeared to meet and question many persons in the towns they passed . Most of his questioning pertained to the I.W.W. And even excited whispering by her father and Jake had no power to interest her . It was midnight when they reached `` Many Waters '' and Lenore became conscious of fatigue . Nash crowded in front of Jake as she was about to step out , and assisted her . He gave her arm a hard squeeze and fiercely whispered in her ear , `` To-morrow ! '' The whisper was trenchant with meaning and thoroughly aroused Lenore .