midnight
She attempted to fit Isabel for the duties of a private secretary , but failed miserably , and , greatly to Isabel 's relief , gave up the idea . Madame Bernard had looked forward to Isabel 's visit with a certain apprehension , remembering Mrs. Ross 's unbecoming gowns and careless coiffures . But the girl 's passion for clothes , amounting almost to a complete `` reversion to type , '' had at once relieved and alarmed her . `` If I can strike a balance for her , '' she had said to herself in a certain midnight musing , `` I shall do very well . '' As yet , however , Isabel had failed to `` balance . '' She dressed for morning and luncheon and afternoon , and again for dinner , changing to street gowns when necessary and doing her hair in a different way for each gown . Still , as Rose had said , she `` suited herself , '' for she was always immaculate , beautifully clad , and a joy to behold .