six o'clock
Then , passing the beach , the carriages drove along a smooth country road for a short distance , and turned into a narrow lane running up hill , which presently brought them to a small farm-house built on the very edge of a ravine . `` Here we take to our feet , '' said Mrs. Gray , jumping out of the wagonette . The farmer and his wife , who seemed to be old acquaintances , came out to speak to her . The baskets were collected , and the carriages sent back to town , with orders to return to the same place at six o'clock . `` Oh , why six ? why not stay and go home by moonlight ? '' urged Julia .