A quarter to twelve
As I spoke I looked from the case to the girl and compared the swaddled-up figure with the healthy , living , lovely creature by my side . But I had n't much time for comparison . My sweetheart had taken her watch from her pocket and was glancing at the dial . `` A quarter to twelve ! '' she cried in alarm , `` Oh , Dick , I must be going . I promised to meet papa at twelve , and I must not keep him waiting . '' She rose and was about to pull on her gloves .