midnight
I am already rich , as a star is rich in golden rays . And I will bear all , I will suffer all , because there is within me a joy which no one , which nothing can ever stifle ! In this joy there is a world of strength ! '' They drank tea and sat around the table until midnight , and conversed heart to heart and harmoniously about life , about people , and about the future . Whenever a thought was clear to the mother , she would find confirmation of the idea by drawing upon some of her rude , coarse experiences . She now felt as on that day when her father said to her roughly : `` What are you making a wry face about ? A fool has been found who wants to marry you .