eleven minutes to seven
Simeon took it silently . Then he definitely seized the arms of the barrow , and the procession started up the street . No time had been lost , for Simeon had an extraordinary gift of celerity . It was eleven minutes to seven . Nevertheless , Arthur felt the pincers , and the feel of the pincers made him look at his watch . `` See here , '' said Simeon , briefly . `` You need n't worry .