nine o'clock
That evening was one to be remembered by Bob Turner , for more than one reason . Bay sent for both of the boys to come to his room ; he was sick , but not too sick to see and talk with Bob whenever he could get a chance . He made the half-hour spent with him so pleasant , that Bob gave an eager assent to the request that he would come often . More than that , he kept his word ; and as often as he passed Edward 's door , towards nine o'clock , he stepped lightly , for he knew that he was being prayed for , and there began to come into his heart a strange longing to pray for himself . One evening he discovered that Ray , too , prayed every night for him , and the vague notion grew into a certainty , that what they two were so anxious about for him , he ought to desire for himself . `` Ye shall ask what ye will , and it shall be done unto you . '' Edward had taken this promise into his heart ; he was trying to live up to the condition to abide in Christ , and in due season God made His promise sure .