a quarter past
two
At least , I wish it to be thought that I am going out to lunch . As a matter of fact , I shall return in about ten minutes by the back way . I do not wish you , however , to know this . I want you to have it in your mind that I have gone to lunch and shall not be back until a quarter past two . If there are visitors for me -- Inquirers of any sort -- act exactly as you would have done if you really believed that I was not in the building . '' Halsey appeared a good deal mystified . Laverick took him even further into his confidence .