midnight
Oh , Esther darling ! I did n't mean it -- I -- oh , I 'm such an idiot ! ... '' And the two girls clasped each other and cried together . `` And now if this ridiculous midnight scene is ended , '' June said presently , sniffing her tears away , `` let 's talk sense . I 'll go and see Micky in the morning and explain everything . He knows what I am -- he wo n't be at all surprised -- oh , I 'm so glad -- so more than glad ... . Oh , Esther , _ why _ do you hide your face ? ''