Ten minutes to nine
`` But where have you sold her ? '' `` Out of your reach , and that is all I am going to tell you . '' Louis , without saying another word went out to the coachman , and asked what time the cars left the station . `` Ten minutes to nine . '' `` Can you take me there in time to reach the train ? I want to go to the city tonight . '' `` Du n no , massa ; my best horse is lame , and what -- '' `` Never mind your excuse ; here , '' said he , throwing him a dollar , `` hitch up as quick as possible , and take me there without any ` buts ' or ` ifs . ' ''