two o'clock
When an hour had passed , and no sound came from the prostrate figure , Regina leaned over to look at her , and discovered that she was whispering rapidly some unintelligible words . Once she startled up , exclaiming : `` Do n't have such a hot fire ! My head is scorching . '' Regina watched her anxiously , softly stroking one of her hands , trying to soothe her to sleep ; but after two o'clock , when she grew more restless and incoherent in her muttering , the young nurse felt assured she was sinking into delirium , and decided to consult Mrs. Palma . Concealing the shawl and bonnet , and gathering up the most conspicuous fragments of glass on the hearth , she put them out of sight , and hurried to Mrs. Palma 's room . She was astonished to find her still awake , sitting before a table , and holding a note in her hand . `` What is the matter , Regina ? ''