five minutes past eleven
I understand now what Dan meant by saying it was almost worth going away to have the going home . I do think , though , '' with sudden alarm , `` that Dan must have missed his train . I am sure it must be nearly afternoon . '' `` It is five minutes past eleven , '' laughed Miss Hammond , `` and there is his train now coming in , and there -- if I do n't mistake -- is Dan . '' But Kitty had seen him first , and was flying down the platform to meet him . Dan , recognizing the flying figure , stood and warded her off with the umbrella and bag he had in his hands . `` Now , if you kiss me here , '' he cried , `` I shall call for help , I really shall ; it is taking a mean advantage , and I am not going to stand it .