a half to ten
`` How long did it take you to go there ? '' `` Well , we walked ; and as it was from the extreme edge of the town , and there was no hurry , I judge it took us about twenty minutes , maybe a trifle more . '' `` About what hour was the kick delivered ? '' `` About thirteen minutes and a half to ten . '' `` Admirable ! You are a pattern witness , Mr. Buckstone . How did you happen to look at your watch at that particular moment ? ''