nearly two in the
morning
Yet there had been no response . Benson was now willing to believe that there was now no likelihood whatever of his being able to summon help . Unable to consult his watch , and lying there in complete darkness , the submarine boy had lost track of time . It was now nearly two in the morning . He had not eaten since early the morning before . He was famished , and , what was much worse , was parched for want of a drink of water . `` I wonder if they intend to leave me here to die ? ''