a quarter to eight
` There 's plenty of time yet , ' replied Owen , smiling at the boy 's impetuosity . ` Nearly twenty minutes . We do n't want the window open all that time . It 's only a quarter to eight by our clock now , and that 's five minutes fast . ' However , so as to make quite certain that the train should not run past unnoticed , Frankie pulled up the blind and , rubbing the steam off the glass , took up his station at the window to watch for its coming , while Owen opened the letter : ` Dear Owen , ` Enclosed you will find two bank-notes , one for ten pounds and the other for five . The first I beg you will accept from me for yourself in the same spirit that I offer it , and as I would accept it from you if our positions were reversed . If I were in need , I know that you would willingly share with me whatever you had and I could not hurt you by refusing .