one in the morning
`` Gene , please excuse me , but I must whisper something to Uncle . '' And Mary drew him into the library . `` The reason I am so glad , Uncle , is because I want to make Gene 's Christmas present while she is out ; and do n't you think I could do without a nap for just this once ? I can take two to-morrow , one in the morning and one in the afternoon , to make up , you know . '' `` Better go to bed an hour earlier to-night . By all means use every moment while Gene is out to make her gift . '' `` And will you help me tie it up to-night , Uncle ?