midnight
But I am so weak , and all is so terrible . And He so strong and merciful . And will He be with us to-morrow ? '' * * * * * It struck midnight from the clock-tower a mile away as they yet sat and talked . She was still tremulous from the struggle ; but she looked at him smiling , still holding his hands . He saw that the reaction was upon her in full force at last . `` The New Year , my husband , '' she said , and rose as she said it , drawing him after her .