about eight o'clock
As the old woman said this , with an almost superhuman effort she raised herself to a sitting posture , pointed her finger at Lindy , and gave utterances to a wild , hysterical laugh that almost froze the blood in the poor girl 's veins . Lindy slammed the door behind her , rushed to her own room , locked the door , and threw herself face downward upon the bed . Should she ever forget those last fearful words , that vengeful face , that taunting finger , or that mocking laugh ? Samanthy took Alice up to Mrs. Putnam 's room about eight o'clock . Alice knelt by the bedside . She could not see the old lady 's face , but she took her withered hands in hers , and caressed them lovingly , saying , `` Aunt Heppy , I am sorry you are so sick . Have you had the doctor ? ''