five minutes to six
Now for the screws . He ca n't move easily , and even if he could he would n't make much noise . '' The box was finally secured with a piece of string , a label with the address and the proper number of stamps was affixed , and then it was committed to the care of George Aspel to post , in time for the evening mail . It was five minutes to six when Aspel ascended the steps of St. Martin 's - le-Grand . The usual rush was in progress . There was a considerable crowd in front of the letter-box . Instead of pushing through , George took advantage of his height , stretched his long arm over the heads of the people , and , with a good aim , pitched the box into the postal jaws .