midnight
All the rest of the day and until toward midnight they wound up a wretched trail that circled the mountain ranges , For hours , Kut-le did not speak to Rhoda . These days of Rhoda 's contempt were very hard on him . The touch of her hand that morning , the old note in her voice , still thrilled him . At midnight as they watched the squaws unroll her blankets , he touched her shoulder . `` Dear , '' he said , in his rich voice , `` it is in you to love me if only I am patient . And -- God , but it 's worth all the starvation in the meantime ! Wo n't you say good-night to me , Rhoda ? ''