a quarter past six
Glad to have met you , Sir Charles . '' Mr. Coulson 's two visitors left and got into a small electric brougham which was waiting for them . Mr. Coulson himself watched them drive off and glanced at the clock . It was already a quarter past six . He went into the cafe and ordered a light dinner , which he consumed with much obvious enjoyment . Then he lit a cigar and went into the smoking room . Selecting a pile of newspapers , he drew up an easy chair to the fire and made himself comfortable .