half past two
It 's a masterpiece , Crook , that 's what it is . '' `` I 'm fairly well satisfied , '' the expert murmured modestly , `` and I must say the Major carries it off very well . But how goes the enemy , Matthews ? '' `` It 's half past two , '' replied , the latter , `` we should reach Cannon Street by three . She 's running well up to time , I think . '' `` We 've got time for a bit of a rehearsal , '' said Crook . `` Just watch me , will you please , Major , and I 'll try and give you an impression of our friend .