six o'clock
it 's only Rose 's nonsense ! '' apologized Ellen , who was laughing as hard as the rest . But Mr. Gray did not feel comfortable , and he was very glad when they reached the Junction , and half of his troublesome charge departed on the branch road . At six o'clock they arrived in Springfield . Half a dozen papas were waiting for their daughters , trains stood ready , there was a clamor of good-bys . Mr. Page was absorbed by Lilly , who kissed him incessantly , and chattered so fast that he had no eyes for any one else . Louisa was borne away by an uncle , with whom she was to pass the night , and Katy and Clover found themselves left alone .