a quarter to eight
Those who were standing by never forgot Fay 's look , when the girl-wife raised her beautiful eyes to her husband 's face . `` And now , '' continued Sir Hugh , `` you are very tired , Fay , but our good Mrs. Heron will show you your rooms , that you may rest and refresh yourself after your long journey . This is your maid , I believe , '' turning to a fresh , bright-looking girl behind him ; then , as Fay obediently left him , `` What time will dinner be served , Ellerton ? '' `` At a quarter to eight , Sir Hugh . '' `` Very well ; I hope there are lights and a fire in the study . '' `` Yes , Sir Hugh , and in the damask drawing-room as well . '' But his master did not seem to hear him , as he walked slowly across the hall on his way to his dressing-room .