a quarter to six
And she would hold his cup for him while he drank , so that the bed might be safe . Meals in bed are often dangerous to the bed . How delightful were all the little absurd things she did for Robin ! When the chimes told her that it was a quarter to six she began to feel puzzled , and just the least little bit anxious . It had been quite dark for a little while now . Job Crickendon 's farm was only about four miles from Welsley . Harrington 's horse might not be an exceptionally fast-goer , but surely he could cover six miles in an hour .