two in the afternoon
She may be sadly tossed about with the wind and waves ; but may breast it gallantly , and come back safe , after all . We must do what we can , and hope for the best . '' These words strengthened the mother 's heart to watch and hope . The doctor laid down to sleep for an hour or two in the afternoon . Cousin Janet , Mrs. Weston , and Phillis kept their watch in silence . The latter gently fanned Alice , who lay gazing , but unconscious ; now looking inquiringly into her mother 's face , now closing her eyes to every thing . There was no tossing or excitement about her , _ that _ was over .