nine o'clock
Mrs. Randall 's cough was very painful , and although she went about as usual , and tried to appear like herself , it was easy to see that every movement cost her an effort . Betty noticed that she scarcely tasted any dinner , and Jack 's eyes never left her face . Almost as soon as dinner was over Jack said he was tired , and would like to go to bed . The others soon followed , and by nine o'clock the lights were out , and the little family settled for the night . But there was little sleep for at least two members of the household . Mrs. Randall coughed incessantly , and tossed from side to side in feverish restlessness . Betty lay with wide-open eyes , and a heavier heart than she had ever known before .