nearly five o'clock
That was Mrs. Hollister 's last day in Camp . She had been with the girls for two weeks . After leaving Camp she was to spend half of her time with Kate 's parents and the remaining with Aunt Susan . Harvey and Teddy stayed until nearly five o'clock , and it was with regret on both sides that they had to go . The next day being Sunday , Kate read the prayers while they all sung several hymns , after which each girl was left to do as she chose . Ethel proposed to ride horseback . Several joined together and hired a buckboard for the afternoon .