three o'clock
We will think the matter over , and do nothing rashly . But try to be patient with my little girl ; and , for my sake , Ulpian , do not allow her to suspect that you dream of her feeling towards you . It is pitiable , -- it is distressing beyond expression ; and God knows , if I had thought for an instant that such a state of things would ever have come to pass , I would have left her in the poor-house sooner than have been instrumental in bringing such misery upon her young life . Last night I was suffering so much with my shoulder that I could not sleep , and I heard the child pacing her room until after three o'clock . It was useless to question her ; for , of course , she would not confess the real cause , and I did not wish her to know that I noticed what I could not cure . But , my dearest boy , we are not to be blamed ; so do n't look so mortified and grieved . I would not have opened your unsuspecting eyes if I had not feared that your ignorance of the truth might increase the trouble , and I knew I could safely appeal to my sailor-boy 's honor .