a quarter past six
No more such sentimental speeches as you made just now . '' Jefferson beamed . He felt at least two inches taller , and at that moment he would not have changed places with any one in the world . To hide the embarrassment his gratification caused him he pulled out his watch and exclaimed : `` Why , it 's a quarter past six . We shall have all we can do to get back to the hotel and dress for dinner . '' Shirley rose at once , although loath to leave . `` I had no idea it was so late , '' she said .