half past six at night
But the heavens must still be overcast , for it continued as dark outside the cave as in . Finally Nan had an idea that was put into immediate practice . She broke the crystal of Bess 's watch and by feeling the hands carefully made out that the time was half past six . `` That 's half past six at night , not in the morning , I suppose , '' said Bess lugubriously . `` But , oh , my ! I am as hungry as though it were day-after-to-morrow 's breakfast time . '' `` Oh , we 'll get out of here after a while , '' said Rhoda cheerfully .