a quarter past two
Others try to stand or lie down more comfortably . They are crowded . If one lies down the others must stand and huddle closer . No manger , no halter , no litter , not a wisp of hay ... * At last the old man pulls out of his pocket a silver watch and looks at the time : a quarter past two . `` We have been here nearly two hours , '' he says , yawning . `` Better go and stir them up , or we may be here till morning . They have gone to sleep , or goodness knows what they are up to . ''