7 o'clock
They reached the house after a hard walk , and were soon feeling some sense of bodily comfort after all the hardships of the day . They decided to act as nearly as possible as though they were but little disturbed by the past events , and to assume the position of foreigners who felt themselves under the protection of their own government . Naturally , all their thoughts were of Elinor , but night had fallen black and stormy , and in all the confusion and lawlessness there was nothing to be done but wait as best they could for morning . In spite of his anxiety , Warren slept heavily and did not awaken until his sister shook him , and he opened his eyes to find that it was seven , 7 o'clock . `` No news , Warren dear , '' said Evelyn . `` Only that that poor little baby is certainly better . Oh , Warren , it is so cunning !