a quarter to seven
Would you like a final example ? Observe your husband . Yesterday he went out in a bad temper -- he had breakfasted badly -- and lo ! in the evening , at a quarter to seven , he came home from the Chamber joyful and well-pleased , a smile on his lips , and good-humor in his eye . He kissed you on the forehead with a certain unconstraint , threw a number of pamphlets and papers with an easy gesture on the sidetable , sat down to table , found the soup delicious , and ate joyously . `` What is the matter with my husband ? '' you asked yourself ... .