half past nine
`` They 'll have to get along without it or stay runts , '' retorted Faith stubbornly . `` Here , Una , you stir it while I set the table . If I leave it for a minute the horrid stuff will burn . It 's half past nine . We 'll be late for Sunday School . '' `` I have n't seen anyone going past yet , '' said Una . `` There wo n't likely be many out .