two minutes to eight
A sort of body composed of seven people ! '' `` There 'll be eight before long . The Specialities are going to be the most important people this term , that I am quite sure of , '' said Olive . `` Well , here 's Susie 's room , and it wants two minutes to eight . '' Susie greeted her guests with much cordiality . They all found seats . Supper was laid on a round table in one corner of the room .