Twenty past six
Wot a good thing it is for the eyesight . '' He stared stonily somewhere in the direction of Mr. Wilks , and then blinking rapidly shielded his eyes with his hand as though overcome by the sight of so much goodness . The steward 's wrath rose at the performance , and he glowered back at him until his eyes watered . `` Twenty past six , '' said Mr. Smith , suddenly , as he fumbled in his waistcoat-pocket and drew out a small folded paper . `` It 's time I made a start . I s ` pose you 've got some salt in the house ? '' `` Plenty , '' said Mr. Wilks .