midnight
She was still strong ; no internal injuries had manifested themselves , and the concussion would probably wear off before long . He wanted to be there when she first opened her eyes . He was afraid she might be frightened , and there would be a bad minute when she remembered -- if she did remember . At midnight , going into the room , he found Mrs. Haverford beside Audrey 's bed , knitting placidly . She seemed to accept his being there as perfectly natural , and she had no sick-room affectations . She did not whisper , for one thing . `` The nurse thinks she is coming round , Clayton , '' she said .