A quarter to nine
Oh , I shall go at once . ' ` But remember your father 's coming at half-past nine , ' urged Bessie , ` and he said he wanted to speak to you particular . ' ` What is the time now ? A quarter to nine . I can be back by half-past , I think , and then I can go again . Father would n't mind waiting a few minutes . I must go at once , Mrs. Byass . '