half past five
But come ; let us eat , for Gerald and Aurora will shortly be here in the car . '' The girls needed no second invitation . The coffee , made by Chloe , after Aunt Betty 's special recipe , was delicious , and served to revive the sleepy girls , while the biscuits , as Molly expressed it , `` fairly melted in your mouth . '' The meal over , preparations for departure went forward rapidly , and when , at half past five , just as the sun was getting ready to peep above the distant horizon , the big touring car drew up in front of the place , Aunt Betty , the girls , Jim and Ephraim were all waiting on the gallery . `` Ship ahoy ! What ship is that ? '' cried Jim , cupping his hands at Gerald .