midnight
She raised her eyes to his , and lowered them instantly , her face flushing . During a moment 's lull in the conversation the hour was struck from a neighboring steeple . They both started , half-guiltily . It was midnight . He at once arose to go , apologizing for the lateness of his visit . `` I would like to see you again , Miss Braxton , before I go North , '' he said , as he prepared to leave . She had risen with him , and they were both standing beside the mantel .