midnight
There was a pretty girl in Manchester , Maryland -LRB- possibly several , but one was particularly pretty -RRB- , and Aladdin , together with several young officers -LRB- nearly all officers were young in that war -RRB- of the Sixth Army Corps , rather flattered himself that he was making an impression . He was all for making impressions in those days . Margaret was engaged to marry Peter -- and a pretty girl was a pretty girl . The pretty girl of Manchester had several girls and several officers to tea on a certain evening , and they remained till midnight , making a great deal of noise and flirting outrageously in dark corners . Two of the girls got themselves kissed , and two of the officers got their ears boxed , and later a glove each to stick in their hat-bands . At midnight the party broke up with regret , and the young officers , seeking their quarters , turned in , and were presently sleeping the sleep of the constant in heart . But Aladdin did not dream about the pretty girl of Manchester , Maryland .