midnight
You 'll see ! '' Dr. Leroy 's stern gaze did not falter , but compelled Penelope to go back to the couch , where almost immediately her tragic eyes closed in slumber . What happened on the last day , or rather the last night , of Mrs. Wells ' psychological crisis may be regarded either as a purely subjective phenomena , a dream or a startling experience of the soul , or as something that came from without , a telepathic or spiritualistic manifestation . In any case note must be made of the testimony of Dr. William Owen , an extremely rational person , that after midnight on this occasion he distinctly _ saw _ scarlet lights moving about the darkened room near Penelope 's couch . The patient passed the day quietly -LRB- after sleeping late -RRB- and was advised not to see her lover , although Dr. Leroy did not insist upon this . Mrs. Wells agreed , however , that any conversation with Christopher might be harmfully agitating , and was content to send him a loving message , together with a sealed communication that was not to be opened unless -- unless things went badly . `` Do you think I am going to pull through tonight , doctor ? ''