half after two
`` That 's precisely the reason why I paid no attention to it , '' said my companion . `` Can you take me to the place ? '' I led the way through the French window , Forrest putting out the light before he followed me , and carefully closing the casement behind him as he stepped on to the verandah . A clock , somewhere in St. Albans , struck the half after two as we crossed the lawn in the direction of the workshop . `` We have only a short time at our disposal , '' whispered Forrest . `` The darkness is lifting , and our friend will soon be returning . '' We passed through a side door , which we found unlocked , into what had once been the stable-yard .