quarter after four
Early after lunch the following day , the girls started on their expedition . After they left the car and entered the shops , Marjorie wanted to proceed slowly , stopping everywhere to look at displays and to examine the beautiful things spread alluringly before their eyes . She really bought little ; the experience was so new to her that she could scarcely make up her mind what to choose . At quarter after four Lily looked at her watch . `` I 'm dead , Marj ! '' she announced . `` Let 's go and get some hot chocolate , and then go home . ''