seven o'clock
She had , contrary to his advice , remained at the hospital . The doctor had been awakened by the shouts of a fisherman , and had driven with all speed to the hospital to get his remedies and instruments . Jane had insisted upon accompanying him , although she had been up half the night with one of the sailors rescued the week before by the crew of No. 14 . The early morning air -- it was now seven o'clock -- would do her good , she pleaded , and she might be of use if any one of the poor fellows needed a woman 's care . Farther down toward Beach Haven the sand was dotted with wagons and buggies ; some filled with summer boarders anxious to see the crew at work . One used as the depot omnibus contained Max Feilding , Lucy , and half a dozen others . She had passed a sleepless night , and hearing the cries of those hurrying by had thrown a heavy cloak around her and opening wide the piazza door had caught sight of the doomed vessel fighting for its life .