midnight
He sunk into a deep slumber , and I took my place to watch by him during the night . Mr. Worthing persuaded his parents to seek a few hours rest , as they were worn out with fatigue and anxiety ; and exacting from me a promise that I would summon them if the least change for the worse should take place , they retired , and I was left to watch alone by my friend . All I could do was to watch and wait , as the hours passed wearily on . A little before midnight the physician softly entered , and stood with me at his bed-side ; soon after he languidly opened his eyes , and in a whisper he pronounced my name . As I leaned over him , and eagerly scanned his countenance , I perceived that the delirium of fever was gone . The physician , fearing the effect upon him of the least excitement , made a motion to me enjoining silence , and mixing a quieting cordial , held to his lips . He eagerly quaffed the cooling draught , and again fell into a quiet slumber .