six o'clock
`` Gracious ! '' exclaimed Beatrice . `` Yes , '' said Mrs Langton , `` now Beatrice bring that darning downstairs , we must finish packing tomorrow , I will mend that skirt for you , '' and so saying Mrs Langton left the room . At last the eventful day came and found Beatrice up at six o'clock , putting the last articles in her hand bag . By eight o'clock she was at the station taking the last farewells . The little ones crowded round her , giving her chocolate and various sweets to eat on the way . Mrs Langton sobbed copiously , and Mr Langton as he kissed his daughter pressed a sovereign into her hand .