Quarter to eight
He put on his coat and his hat . `` What time have I to be there ? '' I asked him , with a groan . `` Quarter to eight . There will be a telegram from me saying I ca n't turn up . He 's a terror to talk , you 'll have no difficulty in keeping the ball rolling ; but head him off his picture for all you 're worth . If he offers to show it to you , say you must go .