ten minutes to six
Remember , we are to be at Vinton 's at half-past six . '' `` I should say time _ was _ flying ! '' exclaimed Grace , casting a hurried glance at her watch . `` It 's ten minutes to six now . It will take us fifteen minutes to walk to Vinton 's . That leaves twenty-five minutes in which to get ready . '' `` There is no hope that the trunks will arrive in time for us to dress , '' said Miriam positively .