half past eight
The young man by the window started slightly , rose , and came to the bedside . `` What o'clock ? '' said the patient . `` It has just gone half past eight , sir , '' replied the other . `` I hope you have slept well . '' Jones noticed that this person did not `` my Lord '' him . `` Not a wink , '' said he , `` tossed and tumbled all night -- oh , say -- what do _ you _ think -- '' The young man looked puzzled .