nearly one o'clock
It was quite possible that Eva would die without revealing Toni 's secret ; and even though she lived , what guarantee had Herrick that she would unclose her lips even then ? Although , through her intense suffering , she had an irresistible claim upon his compassion , her husband did not feel certain that even were Eva herself again Toni 's tragic blunder would be repaired ; and although he was fully determined to do all in his power to bring Eva 's restless spirit peace , there was a possibility that she would return to life as callous , as heartless , as vindictive as ever . Yet as he looked at the wan little face on the pillow , he could not forbear a hope that this terrible disaster would mark a turning point in Eva 's life ; and then , as a moan fluttered through the girl 's parched lips , he experienced a horrible fear that for Eva there would be no time for repentance and reparation . It was nearly one o'clock on the seventh night when Herrick , watching closely , saw the grey Irish eyes open suddenly . He bent over the bed , and found that for the first time his wife was sufficiently herself to recognize him . `` Jim ? Is that you ? ''