Six o’clock
During his visits to Carlino he had noticed that she was highly strung , but he had never before seen her in such a condition . She was livid , perfectly stiff , and unable to speak . The attack lasted until six o'clock in the morning , the first sign of improvement being when Jeanne inquired what time it was . The maid , accustomed to these attacks whispered to the doctor : `` It is passing , '' and then said aloud : `` Six o'clock , Signora . '' The words seemed to have a miraculous effect . Jeanne , whom they had placed on the bed without undressing her , sat up , rather dazed it is true , but quite mistress of her limbs and her voice . She inquired for Carlino immediately and anxiously .