nearly ten o'clock
The woman stared at the girl in a strange , uncomprehending sort of way , but she was by this time too weak to make any comment . `` But , '' continued Mabel , `` I know of one who has _ felt _ the power of salvation , may I bring her to you ? '' She nodded assent , and Mabel hastened away . It was now nearly ten o'clock , but she felt that the patient would not see the light of day , and that every consideration must give way before the desperate nature of this case . She almost felt inclined to fetch Mr. Chadwell , instead of disturbing Minnie at this unseasonable hour , but feared it might have a fatal effect on the dying woman . She quietly tapped at the back door , fearing to alarm the family by ringing , and asked to speak to Minnie privately . Minnie took her into her own room , where she related the circumstance in a few hurried words .