a quarter past two
The _ Nesan _ provided ` rikshas for all guests . '' `` But that 's just an additional expense to you , Buxton , '' cried Mr. Campbell . `` I know it perfectly well and I so suggested to my elder sister , but she did n't seem to understand , and I decided I would rather hire a gross of ` rikshas than try and make her . So you may expect three of 'em to-morrow at a quarter past two . The performance begins at three . '' `` Dear old ` Comet , ' he 's always getting slighted nowadays , '' remarked Billie . `` He never gets to go anywhere . ''