twenty minutes past three
To tell you the truth , Major , I do n't expect to sit down to a square meal until I join the Lord-Lieutenant 's luncheon party . Till then I must snatch a crust as I can while running from one thing to another . '' Dr. O'Grady mounted his bicycle and hurried off . He reached the Greggs ' house at twenty minutes past three , Mary Ellen was standing on the step outside the door , smiling in a good-humoured way . Mrs. Gregg , who looked hot and puzzled , was just inside the door . `` Oh , Dr. O'Grady , '' she said , `` I 'm so glad you 've come . This girl wo n't go away and I ca n't make out what she wants . ''