midnight
It had been stated that we should have the poor always with us ; which made clear the futility of attempting to change the facts of Nature . Also it was certain that the founder of Christianity had been a meat-eater ; and though there might be more than one interpretation placed upon his command concerning little children -- There we might leave Thyrsis with the established Church . He had it just where he wanted it , and he shook it until its smoothly-shaven pink and white cheeks turned purple , and the _ demi-tasse _ went flying out of its beautifully manicured fingers ! And while he did it he laughed aloud in hideous glee , and in his soul was a cry like the hunting-call of the lone gray wolf , that he had heard at midnight in his wilderness camp . So far a journey had come the little boy who had been dressed up in scarlet and purple robes , and had carried the bishop 's train at the confirmation service ! And so heavy a penalty did the church pay for its alliance with `` good society '' ! Section 8 .