nearly two o'clock in the morning
`` But I imagine it will get better by morning . '' The two retired early . Ralph , worn out by his day 's travels , soon fell asleep . It was nearly two o'clock in the morning when Mrs. Nelson called him . `` It is too bad , Ralph , '' she said . `` But I can not stand it any longer . '' `` What is it , mother , the pain in your side ? ''