nearly half past two
`` It could be , '' said Moriarty , `` that I might see her . '' `` Very well , then , do . And tell her to meet me at Mrs. Gregg 's house at -- -- '' He glanced at his watch . `` Let me see , it 's nearly half past two , and I 'll have to spend a few minutes pacifying the Major . Suppose you tell her to meet me at Mrs. Gregg 's at a quarter past three . Will you be sure to give her that message ? '' `` I will , '' said Moriarty .