two o'clock Friday afternoon
Mrs. Pinkham had arrived some time before , and had attended to those duties which she had performed for many years for both the young and old of Mason 's Corner , who had been called to their long home . Mr. Tilton , the undertaker from Montrose , had come over immediately , and had given the necessary professional service which such sad occasions demand . Mrs. Pinkham called to Mr. Tilton , and he came to the door . `` No ; there is really nothing you can do , Mr. Stiles , unless you will be so kind as to drive around to Deacon Mason 's , Mr. Pettengill 's , and Mrs. Hawkins 's , and inform them that the funeral will be from the church , at two o'clock Friday afternoon . I will see that you are paid for your services . '' Undertakers are naturally polite and courteous men . They step softly , speak low , and are even-tempered .