Twenty-seven minutes to three
She said she would return at three o'clock . She is always on time to a minute . It is now -- '' Dawe glanced toward the editor 's watch pocket . `` Twenty-seven minutes to three , '' said Westbrook , scanning his time-piece . `` We have just enough time , '' said Dawe . `` We will go to my flat at once . I will write a note , address it to her and leave it on the table where she will see it as she enters the door .