nearly
twelve o'clock
I fancy she is affectionate by nature , but she is worldly , and cares too much for pleasure ; anyhow , one can not help being interested in her . '' But here she broke off abruptly as she passed a half-opened door , and a voice from within summoned her . `` Oh , Hatty , you naughty child , are you awake ? Do you know it is nearly twelve o'clock ? '' `` What does that matter ? '' returned Hatty fretfully , as Bessie groped her way carefully toward the bed . `` I could not sleep until you had said good-night to me .