two o'clock
The woman fixed upon him eyes full of entreaty , and implored him in piteous accents to offer Mass for her soul , for it was in his power to release her from grievous torments . Father Vansome then awoke , the impression made by his dream still vivid . He struck a light and looked at his watch . It was two o'clock only ; but his nerves were too highly strung to suffer him to sleep again , and he lay wondering what the dream could signify . Suddenly , while still wide awake , he was aware of the figure of the woman of his dream standing by his bed . Her eyes were full of intense supplication , and her hands stretched out to him in eager entreaty . Yielding to a sudden , irresistible impulse , he exclaimed : `` Tell me , in God 's name , who you are and what you want of me ? ''