midnight
Do n't speak now . I am going to sit by you . ' Much mental disturbance was evident on the pale face for some time after this , but Thyrza did not speak again , and presently she appeared to sleep . Mrs. Ormonde left the house at midnight and was back again before nine the next morning . Thyrza had been perfectly conscious since daybreak , and had several times asked for the absent friend . She smiled when Mrs. Ormonde came at length and kissed her forehead . ` Better this morning ? '