about eleven o'clock
The mail-bag was handed to the driver , and the coach started again on its way , Oscar bowing his farewell to Jerry , as they drove off . -LSB- Illustration : The Stage Coach . -RSB- Nothing of special interest occurred the forenoon 's ride . The coach reached its destination about eleven o'clock and Oscar had barely time enough to brush the dust from his clothing , and to obtain a drink of cold water , when the signal was given for the cars to start , and he took his seat in the train . His thoughtful aunt had placed a liberal supply of eatables in the top of his valise , and to that he now had recourse , for his long ride had given him a sharp appetite . There were but few passengers in the train when it started , but at almost every station it received accessions . On reaching Portland , Oscar found that he had nearly half an hour to spare , before taking the Boston train ; for it was his intention to `` go through '' in one day , which his early start enabled him to do .