twelve o'clock
She took his hand in both hers , as she often took her mother 's , and stood by the bedside . She did not even speak , but felt that her mother 's loving presence was about them . Andrew , too , had a silent , peaceful conviction that Wiseli 's mother was happy in their happiness . Presently Wiseli said , `` I think I ought to cook something for you : it is past twelve o'clock already . What shall I cook ? '' `` Whatever you like , '' said Andrew . But Wiseli knew that she was there for the purpose of making things comfortable for the sick man , and she did not cease her questioning until she found out what he usually had to eat , -- a good nourishing soup , and a piece of the meat that was in the closet ; and then Andrew said she must cook something with milk for herself .