sixteen minutes past two
The next day Jasper Jay invited Mr. Crow to take part in a game of checkers . Whenever anybody in the neighborhood wanted to play checkers , he had to ask Mr. Crow , on account of having to use his checkered red coat for the board . Mr. Crow accepted the invitation . `` But I shall have to stop at exactly sixteen minutes past two , '' he said . `` The train starts from the village at half past two sharp ; and I do n't want to be late . '' `` Very well ! '' Jasper Jay agreed .