nine o'clock
After supper the son disappeared . Molly was coughing sadly . They had moved her bed across to Willy 's sitting-room , and a fire crackled on the stone hearth ; but it was to be one of the nights when she would not sleep , or but fitfully , and when Celeste and Alexina would not sleep either . At nine o'clock they persuaded her to bed . `` But talk , Malise , you and mammy talk . I do n't have chance to think when people keep on talking ; and , mammy , rub my hands ; it helps , to have some one rub them . '' At ten she wanted a drink of water .