a quarter past one
Still the clock chimed the quarters , and no one came . At half-past twelve he rang the bell and asked the servant if he would be wanted that night . `` Oh , yes , you 'll be wanted safe enough , '' said the man ; `` you must not go , it will soon be over , '' and again Jerry sat down , but his voice was so hoarse I could hardly hear him . At a quarter past one the door opened , and the two gentlemen came out ; they got into the cab without a word , and told Jerry where to drive , that was nearly two miles . My legs were numb with cold , and I thought I should have stumbled . When the men got out they never said they were sorry to have kept us waiting so long , but were angry at the charge ; however , as Jerry never charged more than was his due , so he never took less , and they had to pay for the two hours and a quarter waiting ; but it was hard-earned money to Jerry . At last we got home ; he could hardly speak , and his cough was dreadful .