a quarter to seven
I shall be back at a quarter to seven , and then we 'll go out and have a bit of dinner together . '' `` No , no ; I could not go . '' `` What ! I 'm coming , I say , at a quarter to seven , and then we 're going out to dine . '' `` Very well , '' said Stratton meekly , and his friend left the chambers . `` Only touched a little , '' said Guest , as he went across the inn , put his head in at the lodge , and nodded pleasantly to Mrs Brade , for she was engaged with someone else . `` Better , Mrs Brade -- nothing to mind .