quarter
after three
Suddenly she was awakened by a loud noise . Still half asleep , she sat up listening . The sounds came from the stairs . Mechanically Susy glanced at the clock , which marked the quarter after three . `` I 'll bet it 's him , but how late he is ! '' As the sounds drew nearer , she added : `` He must be as drunk as a lord ! After all , Kings are no better than other men . ''