six
o'clock in the morning
The doors were open , and they saw the smaller drawing-room empty , the dining-room deserted , the whole suite of rooms still lit up and plunged in unbroken silence . Henri displayed a tender gallantry towards his wife ; he had run up to their bedroom for her smelling-salts , which she inhaled with closed eyes , whilst he asked her if she had not fatigued herself too much . Yes , she felt somewhat tired ; but she was delighted -- everything had gone off so well . Next she told them that on her reception nights she could not sleep , but tossed about till six o'clock in the morning . Henri 's face broke into a smile , and some quizzing followed . Helene looked at them , and quivered amidst the benumbing drowsiness which little by little seemed to fall upon the whole house . However , only two guests now remained .