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Moreover he had been in his senses when last awake , and there was every likelihood that he would look at the clock whenever his eyes should next open . `` He ca n't live till morning , that 's sure , '' said the doctor . `` But , good Lord ! you do n't mean to say that he 'll hold out till after twelve o'clock , '' said Billy Skidmore , whose anxiety only had sustained him in his grief at the approaching dissolution of his friend . `` Quite probably , '' replied the doctor . `` Good heavens ! Tommy wo n't rest easy in his grave if he do n't die on the 11th .