midnight
Mother sent me word this morning that she saw last night the spell was coming . He had been up to see her and sisters , and mother thought from his tone he was about to disappear again . When she told me of his mood , and I remembered the day , I was afraid he might seek his vent here . Also I heard of his being about town till long after midnight . The minute I opened his office door this morning he flew at me like a panther . I told him I had only dropped in on my rounds for an order , as they were running off right smart , and I did n't know but he might like to pick up some bargains . ` Bargains ! '