a quarter to nine
I do say this is fun . '' Susy was now quite petted by her companions . The conference hastily ended , and on entering the school Susy pinned a piece of paper under Kathleen 's desk , on which she wrote : `` The old quarry ; nine o'clock this evening . Will meet you at a quarter to nine outside Mrs. Tennant 's house . '' When Kathleen received the communication her eyes flashed with delighted fire . She thrust the letter into her pocket and proceeded with her work . The Irish girl looked quite happy that day ; she had something to interest her at last .