seven o'clock
When the fever abated , exhausted nature gave way . For nearly an hour she remained insensible . And it was nearly two hours before she had so far recovered as to be able to walk , when she was suffered to go away unattended . It was seven o'clock , when , with a face almost as white as ashes , and nearly sinking to the ground with weakness , she arrived at home , and opening the door , slowly entered . `` O , Anna ! What ails you ? '' exclaimed her mother .