midnight
All were delighted ; but Louise , with her quick sensibilities , was thrilled to the centre of her soul . And she felt piqued and angry too ; not that he had excelled her , for she was above such small envy , but -- she could not tell why . The party dispersed , and she found herself again in the solitude of her own apartment . That swelling chorus rolled through her midnight dreams , and echoed in her ears for many a day , as she superintended her domestic affairs , or sat down to the perusal of some treasured volume . `` I tell thee , husband , 't is a goodly thing , To get a daughter married off your hands , And know she 's found an easy-tempered mate ; For many men there be in this rude world . Who do most shockingly abuse their wives ; But of their number is not this mild youth Who takes our daughter for his wedded bride . '' Young Mrs. Edson 's party was a three days ' wonder .