a quarter before two
Philip Scheikowitz asked , frowning significantly at Elkan . `` Two o'clock , '' Louis replied , and Polatkin and Scheikowitz nodded in unison . `` He 'll be there , '' Polatkin declared . `` At a quarter before two , '' Scheikowitz added and Elkan smiled mechanically by way of assent . `` So come along , Mr. Stout , '' Polatkin said , `` and look at them Ethel Barrymore dresses . I think you 'll like 'em . '' He led Stout from the office as he spoke while Scheikowitz remained behind with Elkan .