about midnight
commanded Davy , eyeing her critically ; `` I ai n't never seen ye so done up by goin ' without one meal before . I believe yer threatened with ` spepsy , it comes now an ' then , with that imptiness in the pit of yer stummick . '' That night Janet tried to sleep in her little room , but the fury of the storm , and her heavy , anxious secret forbade an instant 's rest . At last , about midnight , she dressed and went up to Davy . He was standing near the entrance of the lamp , and his tired face was drawn and pitiful . `` By gum ! '' he ejaculated when he saw the girl .