midnight
Whom do you rob ? A man who voluntarily came to you , and gave you that of which you rob him . Think of it as it is -- and act , only act quickly . It is now midnight . '' The tempter rose up and walked to the other end of the room , whence , while he pretended to be looking over a few of my books and pictures , I was aware he was eyeing me closely , and gradually compelling me by sheer force of will to do a thing which I abhorred . And I -- I struggled weakly against the temptation , but gradually , little by little , I yielded , and finally succumbed altogether . Springing to my feet , I rushed to the table , seized my pen , and signed my name to the story .