half past six
Hepsey was trying to decide , when there was a light , rapid step on the stairs , a moment 's hesitation in the hall , and Miss Thorne came into the dining-room . `` Good morning , Hepsey , '' she said , cheerily ; `` am I late ? '' `` Yes 'm . It 's goin ' on eight , and Miss Hathaway allers has breakfast at half past six . '' `` How ghastly , '' Ruth thought . `` I should have told you , '' she said , `` I will have mine at eight . '' `` Yes 'm , '' replied Hepsey , apparently unmoved .