About a quarter to six
But , if it 's any good to you -- he was in here from about five-thirty to ten minutes to six , and was talking with one of the boys in the outer office when I left . '' `` And Mr. Black , were you outside during the time Smith was in here ? '' `` No , I -- Yes , I was , too . About a quarter to six I was over at the speaking-tube for a minute . `` But enough of this nonsense , '' the manager added sharply . `` The box was in the safe when I closed it . Do n't bother me any further with your pretense of investigating .