about a quarter to
twelve
If you have the key , I am sure that you will come . '' He put it in his waistcoat pocket with a laugh . `` Very well , '' he said , `` if it is only for five minutes , I will come . '' Laverick walked into Luigi 's Restaurant at about a quarter to twelve , and found the place crowded with many little supper-parties on their way to a fancy dress ball . The demand for tables was far in excess of the supply , but he had scarcely shown himself before the head maitre d'hotel came hurrying up . `` Mademoiselle Idiale is waiting for you , sir , '' he announced at once . `` Will you be so good as to come this way ? ''