nearly a quarter to seven
I got no sewing . Only makes me fret if I stay at home . I 'm going to see Mrs. Perce ... '' She moved hastily to the door , and closed it quietly after her , for she had heard below her the shutting of the front door , and she thought it might be Toby at last . It was nearly a quarter to seven . Her guess had been right . It was he . Seeming not to have heard him , she ran lightly down the stairs as he heavily mounted them .