midnight
In a low , thrilling tone she said , `` No , Walter , but you may . '' He dropped the burr and sealed the unspoken covenant upon her lips . After a few moments he said , very gently and gravely , `` Annie , do you remember when my arm last encircled you ? '' The crimson face turned pale as she recalled that awful midnight when he rescued her from death . Both breathed fervently , `` How good God has been to us ! '' In their joy , as in fear and sorrow , they remembered Him . `` O , see ! ''