nine o'clock in the
morning
But they were resolved to make a demonstration of their appreciation . They meant to give the wedded pair a `` send off '' to be remembered . Sarah , assisted by three of her closest friends , passed the whole night in making ready for the momentous occasion . By nine o'clock in the morning , her trunk was safely aboard the yacht . Immediately after her return from the bank , Captain Jones escorted her aboard _ The Hialdo _ -- before the townspeople had any suspicion of what was going on . They were quickly followed by Doctor Hudson and the clergyman . Van Dusen bustled in after them , having finished the paying off of the chartered boats .