midnight
Then with a quick turn he picked up her wrap , folded it round her , and took her into his arms . But it was a moment too late . He had hesitated , had not been there at the instant of her greatest need . Her midnight fears were fulfilled , just as her instinct had foretold . He was not glad . There in his arms her heart turned cold . He soon rallied ; kissed her , comforted her , told her what a fool he had been ; but all he said only confirmed her knowledge .