midnight
Oh , I must do something -- '' She tried to get to her feet , but Andy held her tightly . `` Stay here ! '' was all he said , and Tess ceased to resist . At midnight Boy died . He went away very quietly , without a cry or struggle . At the very last , he turned upon his side , looked into his mother 's face , his eyes unshadowed and joyous . He smiled a little , sighed with the passing breath , `` Mummy , '' and sank to sleep .