six o'clock
Bear in mind that she was still in the dark about the doctor 's real opinion . The attempt at refection had a poor show of success , its only triumph worth mentioning being the exhibition of a driblet of champagne in milk . Almost before the patient had swallowed it , she had fallen back on her pillow in a drowsy half-sleep , with what seemed an increased colour , to eyes that were on the watch for it . She remained so until after the doctor 's visit at six o'clock . The doctor admitted that she _ had _ picked up a very little , and when she awoke would probably have another spell of brightness . But ... . Speaking with Gwen alone on his way out , he ended on this monosyllable .