eleven at night
I guess there is no immediate danger . Hold fast to this while I try to find something warm for you to put on . '' In a moment Jenny 's candle shone like a star of hope in the gloom , and by the time the three had got into wrappers and shawls , a peal of laughter from the Professor assured them that the danger could not be great . Other sounds of merriment , as well as Mrs. Sibley 's voice scolding violently , was heard ; and presently Mr. Homer came to tell them to be calm , for the stoppage was only to cool the engines , and the noise was occasioned by Joe Sibley 's tumbling out of his berth in a fit of nightmare caused by Welsh rarebits and poached eggs at eleven at night . Much relieved , and a little ashamed now of their fright , every one subsided ; but Ethel could not sleep , and clung to Jenny in an hysterical state till a soft voice began to sing `` Abide with me '' so sweetly that more than one agitated listener blessed the singer and fell asleep before the comforting hymn ended . Ethel was up next day , and lay on the Professor 's bearskin rug on deck , looking pale and interesting , while the Sibleys sat by her talking over the exciting event of the night , to poor Joe 's great disgust . Jenny crept to her usual corner and sat with a book on her lap , quietly reviving in the fresh air till she was able to enjoy the pleasant chat of the Homers , who established themselves near by and took care of her , learning each day to love and respect the faithful little soul who kept her worries to herself , and looked brightly forward no matter how black the sky might be .