ten minutes to two
`` That 's so , '' retorted George , `` so I 'll give you my idea to do what you can with . '' `` We must go , '' said Nellie , getting up from her chair . `` It must be after one and I 'm tired . '' `` It 's ten minutes to two , '' said Ford , having pulled out his watch . `` Why do n't you stay all night , Nellie , '' asked Connie . `` We can put Ned up , if he does n't mind a shake-down . Then we can make a night of it .