midnight
He was going to take us into town to-night for a good time , and we were happy , were n't we , baby ? Then two of his saloon cronies passed the house . Tom went with them , but said he would come right back for us . He has n't come yet , and he wo n't come now until midnight . The month 's pay will be gone , and that means that the home will be gone , after a little . Boys , I shall never see you again , and it has seemed a help to me to talk to you . Remember , do n't ever ----- '' `` Madam , '' asked Dick , suddenly , in a husky tone , `` do you mind telling us your husband 's name , and the name of the place where he has gone ? ''