about five o'clock
And with others , she seemed to be developing a quieter and more lovable disposition . But her family and friends declared it was due to the fact that she was out-growing her tom-boy habits . Sunday morning was far spent before the family met under the oak trees for their first meal . Seeing how late it was , Mrs. Brewster and Sary decided to have but two meals that day -- a combination breakfast and lunch and a good dinner and supper about five o'clock . The very unusual break in the habits of other Sabbaths , and the various causes that led to such a change , kept every one lounging quietly about the house and porch . Mr. Maynard took advantage of the restful hours , to ask Barbara just how much money she needed to defray her expenses in camp , with her mother . And in spite of her mentioning an exorbitant sum , he silently wrote out the check for her .