midnight
It expressed much indignation at the calumny which had prevailed with my father to withdraw his protection ; declared that he deemed himself by no means equitably or respectfully treated by him ; expressed gratitude to my mother for the supply she had remitted , which had arrived very seasonably and prevented him from stooping to humiliations which might have injured his present happy prospects ; and promised to repay the sum as soon as possible . This promise was punctually performed , and Risberg assured me that he was as happy as a lovely and rich wife could make him . I was satisfied with this result , and bestowed no further thought on that subject . From morn to midnight have I written , and have got but little way in my story . Adieu . _ To Henry Colden _ Wednesday Morning , October 5 . I continued my visits to my father as usual .