six o'clock
stitch ! stitch ! '' like the woman in the `` Song of the Shirt . '' But six o'clock came at last , to release her from those endless seams and hems , and after she had eaten her dinner she was so completely wearied out that she crept up to her bed and almost immediately fell asleep . But the next morning she was pale and heavy-eyed , and Mrs. Montague evidently realized that it was unwise to make her apply herself so steadily , for she made out a memorandum of several little things which she wanted and sent Mona down town to purchase them . The girl came back looking so bright and fresh , and went at her work with so much vigor , the woman smiled wisely to herself . `` She has n't been used to such close application , it is plain to be seen , '' she mused , `` and I must take care or she will give out .