a quarter after ten
Did Mr. Mathieson mean the blanket to take the place of his promise ? Nettie thought of that , but like a wise child she said nothing at all till the Sunday morning came . Then , before she set off for Sunday-school , she came to her father 's elbow . `` Father , I 'll be home a quarter after ten ; will you be ready then ? '' `` Ready for what ? '' said Mr. Mathieson . `` For my New Year 's , '' said Nettie .