ten minutes
after twelve
`` Yes , sir , an ex parte application , Donald and Cluggs . '' `` Let O'Neill attend to it . I shall want you to draft a deed for some ladies who will call here at noon . You can come down at ten minutes after twelve . '' `` Yes , sir , '' said Murphy . He grabbed his share of the letters and got to the door bathed in perspiration and forebodings . He closed the door softly behind him , and stood for a few seconds staring at the handle .