midnight
In a little dwelling in one of the villages near London , lived the mother of Ann ; two of her children still remained with her ; but they did not resemble Ann . To her house Mary directed the coach , and told the unfortunate mother of her loss . The poor woman , oppressed by it , and her many other cares , after an inundation of tears , began to enumerate all her past misfortunes , and present cares . The heavy tale lasted until midnight , and the impression it made on Mary 's mind was so strong , that it banished sleep till towards morning ; when tired nature sought forgetfulness , and the soul ceased to ruminate about many things . She sent for the poor woman they took up at sea , provided her a lodging , and relieved her present necessities . A few days were spent in a kind of listless way ; then the mother of Ann began to enquire when she thought of returning home . She had hitherto treated her with the greatest respect , and concealed her wonder at Mary 's choosing a remote room in the house near the garden , and ordering some alterations to be made , as if she intended living in it .