midday
But it did not take a very long time before her eyes closed and she was deep in slumber that was heavy and dreamless . Maigan came and curled up beside her . He thoroughly approved of her . It was only after midday that she awoke , startled , as if conscious of having been remiss in her duty , and raised herself quickly to a sitting posture . `` Is -- is everything all right ? '' she asked , anxiously . Upon being reassured she tried to lie down again , at Mrs. Papineau 's urging , but sleep refused to come .