About six o'clock
Mrs. Ashton was very grateful for this practical expression of sympathy for this noble Christian woman . Mamie passed the night quietly -- not suffering excessive pain , but they concluded she was growing weaker , the end being not far off . She was peacefully sleeping about five o'clock , and Allie having awakened joined the watchers ; she , with the assistance of Mrs. Gurney , finally prevailed upon her mother to lie down , and , if possible , snatch a little sleep . About six o'clock Mrs. Gurney noticed there was a change for the worse in the little slumberer , and she had just remarked it to Allie , when Mamie languidly opened her large blue eyes -- which now shone as if they reflected the light of the heavenly land -- `` Mamma ! Mamma ! '' she called in a low but very distinct voice . Allie bent over her and asked , `` What is it darling ?