six o'clock
There was something ghastly comical in it all , and Halleck stood in fear of its absurdity hardly less than of its tragedy . He rapidly revolved in his mind the possibilities of the case . He thought at first that it might be well to call a doctor , and , having explained the situation to him , pay him to remain in charge ; but he reflected that it would be insulting to ask a doctor to see a man in Hubbard 's condition . He took out his watch , and saw that it was six o'clock ; and he said , desperately , `` You can send for me , if you get anxious -- '' `` I ca n't let you go ! '' `` I must really get my breakfast -- '' `` The girl will get something for you here ! Oh , _ do n't _ go away ! '' Her lip began to quiver again , and her bosom to rise .