two in the
afternoon
He remained at his bedside through the greater part of the nights and through the mornings . In the afternoons he retired as before , and gave place to Edith . When he was there he sometimes had a servant upon whom he could rely , and then , if he felt unusual fatigue , and circumstances were favorable , he was able to snatch a little sleep . He usually went to bed at two in the afternoon , rose at seven , and in that brief sleep , with occasional naps during the morning , obtained enough to last him for the day . With this rest he was satisfied , and needed , or at least sought for , no recreation . During the hours of the morning he was able to attend to those outside duties that required overseeing or direction . But while he watched in this way over the invalid , he was not a mere watcher .