half past three
`` Everything , '' replied Veronica . `` Slippers , bathrobe -- '' `` I forgot the slippers ! '' exclaimed Veronica , and sped after them . The hall clock chimed half past three and Nyoda started nervously . `` Plenty of time , '' said Migwan soothingly . `` Come downstairs now and drink your coffee and eat something . '' Nyoda went downstairs and drank several cups of coffee and forced herself to eat some of the scorched toast , although she was not in the least hungry .