six o'clock
She was surprised to see the coachman , at that early hour , driving up the avenue in the little wagon used for errands about the country . `` Where have you been , Williams ? '' she asked , as he drove past her towards the stable . `` To carry Mr. Hazlehurst over to Upper Lewiston , in time for the six o'clock boat , Miss. '' Elinor could scarcely believe what she had heard . At the same moment , Mr. Wyllys stepped out on the piazza . `` What is this , Elinor ? '' he asked .