about twelve o'clock
But she did not give up . She applied herself , with all her energies , to the restoration of her mother ; and when she was partially conscious , she attempted to conduct her to the bed . The poor woman 's strength was all gone , and Katy was obliged to call in Mrs. Howard to assist her . Mrs. Redburn suffered the most severe and racking pains through the night , and at about twelve o'clock , Katy went to Mr. Sneed 's house , and calling up Simon , begged him to go for a doctor . But the physician 's art seemed powerless to soothe her . All night long the devoted daughter , like an angel of mercy , hovered around the bed , and did all he could in vain attempts to ease the sufferer 's pain . Poor Katy !