midnight
`` I have been dreaming of my brother Ronald , '' he said . `` I thought he was here . Can you tell me what time it is ? '' `` I think , '' replied Anna , `` by the position of the moon , it must be an hour past midnight . '' `` I have been ill , '' he said , `` but I feel better , much better ; almost well again . I want to thank you ladies for so much kind care of me ; both Mrs. Carleton and you , but I do not know what to call you . I did not hear your name . ''