a quarter to twelve
Lead the way , Lady Lundie , as soon as you please . '' They left the room -- Blanche 's own room at Ham Farm -- and descended to the hall . Lady Lundie stopped , and consulted the railway time-table hanging near the house-door . `` There is a train to London at a quarter to twelve , '' she said . `` How long does it take to walk to the station ? '' `` Why do you ask ? '' `` You will soon know .