"No, not nearly—why do you ask? Lie still, and go to sleep."
The child was quiet for a short time, but then repeated in a low voice:—
"Mother, is it morning yet?"
"What is the matter, Joseph? do be quiet—don't disturb me, and go to sleep. Say your prayers again, and then you will fall asleep."
The mother repeated the child's night prayers along with him, and then said, "Now, good night, Joseph."
The boy was silent for a while; but on hearing his mother turn in bed, he called to her in a whisper, "Mother!"
No answer.
"Mother! mother! mother!"
"What is it? what do you want?"
"Mother, is it not daylight yet?"