half past six
A long discussion followed ; and the Garbrooks decided to go if we would wait till the next morning . This was agreed to ; and I sent word to the mate of the Sylvania of the change in the time of sailing . The ladies remained at the house overnight , and the gentlemen returned to the steamer in the Gazelle . At half past six the little steamer brought the ladies and the baggage of the Garbrooks on board . We got under way immediately , and in less than half an hour we were standing up the St. Johns . This addition to the number of our passengers made `` a new deal '' of the state-rooms and berths in the cabin . I was asked to assign them as I thought proper , and Owen told me not to consider him , for he would go into the forward cabin if necessary .