midnight
` Yes , I do think it -- ' he said , firmly , after a pause . ` I do believe it -- with all my heart . ' ` Then I 'll believe it ! ' she said , with a long breath ; and there was silence again , till suddenly over the water came the sound of the Rydal Chapel bell , striking midnight . Nelly withdrew her hands and sat up . ` George , we must go home . You must have a good night . '