two o'clock
A room in the south wing had been converted for the nonce into a nursery , and for the convenience of being near her infant Constance now slept in a room adjoining . As this portion of the house was somewhat isolated , Mrs. Temple had suggested that I should keep her daughter company , and occupy a room in the same passage , only removed a few doors , and this I had accordingly done . I was aroused from my sleep that night by some one knocking gently on the door of my bedroom ; but it was some seconds before my thoughts became sufficiently awake to allow me to remember where I was . There was some moonlight , but I lighted a candle , and looking at my watch saw that it was two o'clock . I concluded that either Constance or her baby was unwell , and that the nurse needed my assistance . So I left my bed , and moving to the door , asked softly who was there . It was , to my surprise , the voice of Constance that replied , `` O Sophy , let me in . ''