midnight
The three college girls had cots in a small shack that Mr. Hammond had given up to their use . It was one of the shacks nearest the shore of the harbor . Several boat-docks near by ran out into the deep water . It was past midnight when Jennie was for some reason aroused . Usually she slept straight through the night , and had to be awakened by violent means in time for breakfast . She was not startled , but awoke naturally , and found herself broad awake . She sat up in her cot , almost convinced that it must be daylight .