midnight
The distance attained was now sufficient to establish the tendency . Oh , yes , yes , to a certainty she had been descending for some time . Frightful was the spasm of joy which whispered that the worst was over . It was as when the shadow of midnight , that murderers had relied on , is passing away from your beleagured shelter , and dawn will soon be manifest . It was as when a flood , that all day long has raved against the walls of your house , has ceased -LRB- you suddenly think -RRB- to rise ; yes ! measured by a golden plummet , it _ is _ sinking beyond a doubt , and the darlings of your household are saved . Kate faced round in agitation to her proper direction .