midnight
I was too much excited to act very wisely . He took me at my word , and left the house . There was no sleep for my eyes on that night , Mrs. Eldridge . The image of that boy going home to his mother at midnight , in such a condition , and made so by my hand haunted me like a rebuking spectre ; and I resolved never again to set out a table with liquors to a promiscuous company of young and old , and I have kept that word of promise . My husband is not willing to have a party unless there is wine with the refreshments , and I would rather forego all entertainments than put temptation in the way of any one . Your son 's suggestion is admirable . Have the independence to act upon it , and set an example which many will be glad to follow .