nearly midnight
If I reached either Samoa or Fiji safely , I would go on across to New Caledonia , and possibly from there on to the east coast of Australia ! That would be something that had never yet been done by any one in a small boat , and would make me famous indeed ! That night I was too excited to think of sleeping , so remained up and worked at a new jib I was making , taking care to avoid any noise , for I found that Niâbon was now really asleep , and I did not want to disturb her . She did not awaken till nearly midnight , just as Tematan returned . He handed me a note . It was from Mrs. Krause , asking me , if it would not be inconvenient to me , would I come to Taritai in the morning , as she greatly wished to see me on a matter of importance . I smiled at Niâbon as I read it , for I could easily guess what it was that the lady was so anxious to see me about .