half past six
It was needful for Norton and Matilda , or they thought so , to take the early train which left the station at half past seven o'clock . The next train would not be till near eleven ; and that , it was decided , would not do at all for their purposes . Taking the early train , they would have to go without breakfast ; but that was no matter ; they would get breakfast at Poughkeepsie , and have so much the more fun . The omnibus came for them a little after half past six , and they were ready ; Matilda with an important basket on her arm , which Norton gallantly took charge of . It was a delightful experience altogether . The omnibus did not immediately take the road to the station ; there were several other passengers to gather up , and they drove round corners and stopped at houses in different streets of the village . First they took in old Mr. Kurtz ; he was going to New York for his business , Norton whispered to Matilda ; he had a large basket and an old lady with him .