Twelve o'clock
He was tempted to give up and scamper upstairs again , but he fought down the temptation . If no Santa Claus came then he should know the Leary boy was right . If he did come then -- well then , his only care must be not to be caught watching . Twelve o'clock struck ; Georgie 's eyes were closing . He blinked owl-like under the fringe at the red glow behind the isinglass . His head , pillowed upon his outstretched arms , felt heavy and drowsy . He must keep awake , he MUST .