two in the morning
Half-grasped facts went and came -- recollections that he knew he should before long be able to marshal in their proper order and make harmonious . For the time being , though they had not the nightmare character of the recurrences he had suffered from before his memory-revival , they stood between him and sleep effectually . But he could and would simulate sleep directly , for Rosalind 's sake . He had looked at his watch and seen that it was near two in the morning . Yes , he would sleep ; but he must ask one question , or lose his reason if she left him alone with it unanswered . `` Rosey darling ! '' `` What , dearest ? ''