five
minutes to seven
That wall clock stopped last night just after we came in , and I forgot to wind it and set it again . '' She sat up hastily . `` Be calm , '' replied Jerry , with a reassuring grin . `` It is only five minutes to seven . I was wondering whether I could let you sleep fifteen minutes more . I 'd decided to call you when you woke of your own accord . '' `` I 'd rather be up . ''