A quarter to nine
Mariette , go at once ; and without wasting money , do n't spare it ; get all there is that is good and delicate . Go to the diligence office and see if you can send for pates ; and I want shrimps from the Brillante . What o'clock is it ? '' `` A quarter to nine . '' `` Good heavens ! Mariette , do n't stop to chatter . The person my uncle expects may arrive at any moment .