midnight
I despise you ? '' A rustling on the bank reminded Betty that Katherine was waiting . `` We must go home , '' she said . `` It 's after midnight . '' `` So it is , '' agreed Eleanor , getting up stiffly . `` Oh , Betty , I am glad I 'm not out there hanging on to that branch and shivering and wondering how soon I should have to let go and end it all . Oh , I shall never forget the feel of that stifling mist . ''