two minutes past eight
She wants to see you ! Should I let her go up ? '' Fandor 's first impulse was to say `` no . '' He glanced at the timepiece : it was exactly two minutes past eight and Juve might be here at any minute . He was sure to keep his appointment . After an instant 's hesitation , Fandor decided on a `` yes . '' He called down to the portress : `` Let her come up ! ''