a quarter
before nine P.M.
The Custom House clock struck one . Mr. Fogg observed that his watch was two hours too fast . Two hours ! Admitting that he was at this moment taking an express train , he could reach London and the Reform Club by a quarter before nine P.M. His forehead slightly wrinkled . At thirty-three minutes past two he heard a singular noise outside , then a hasty opening of doors . Passepartout 's voice was audible , and immediately after that of Fix . Phileas Fogg 's eyes brightened for an instant .