a quarter to seven
And Mrs. Touchett 's husband slowly resumed his former posture . `` Before that , '' said Miss Archer . `` She 's coming down to dinner -- at eight o'clock . Do n't you forget a quarter to seven , '' she added , turning with a smile to Ralph . `` What 's to happen at a quarter to seven ? '' `` I 'm to see my mother , '' said Ralph . `` Ah , happy boy ! ''