seven o'clock
We neither of us lay down : Catherine took her station by the lattice , and watched anxiously for morning ; a deep sigh being the only answer I could obtain to my frequent entreaties that she would try to rest . I seated myself in a chair , and rocked to and fro , passing harsh judgment on my many derelictions of duty ; from which , it struck me then , all the misfortunes of my employers sprang . It was not the case , in reality , I am aware ; but it was , in my imagination , that dismal night ; and I thought Heathcliff himself less guilty than I . At seven o'clock he came , and inquired if Miss Linton had risen . She ran to the door immediately , and answered , ` Yes . ' ` Here , then , ' he said , opening it , and pulling her out . I rose to follow , but he turned the lock again .