midnight
Shun sloth . In the midnight oil set the wick of knowledge . Burn it , trim it , tend it . '' George withdrew to his room ; set the midnight pipe in his mouth ; leaning from his window sped his thoughts to Battersea . One member of the house remained to be sent to sleep . Mrs. Major put a soft knuckle to the door ; came at the call ; whispered `` I thought I might disturb you . '' `` You never disturb me , Mrs. Major . ''