midnight
The night was silent too ; only the church clock measured its course by quarters . Some words were interchanged about the chill of the air . They wrapped their scarves closer round them , resumed their bonnets , which they had removed , and again watched . Towards midnight the teasing , monotonous bark of the house-dog disturbed the quietude of their vigil . Caroline rose , and made her way noiselessly through the dark passages to the kitchen , intending to appease him with a piece of bread . She succeeded . On returning to the dining-room she found it all dark , Miss Keeldar having extinguished the candle .