A quarter to nine
she says , making a faint grimace at her own vanity . `` John , as there is no one else to admire me , do say -LRB- whether you think it or not -RRB- I am the prettiest person you ever saw . '' `` I would n't even hesitate over such a simple lie as that , '' says John ; `` only -- Letty is in the room : consider her feelings . '' `` A quarter to nine . I really think he ca n't be coming now , '' breaks in Letitia , hopefully . `` Coming or not coming , I sha n't remain in for him an instant longer this delicious night , '' says Molly , walking toward the open window , under which runs a balcony , and gazing out into the still , calm moonlight . `` He is probably not aware of my existence ; so that even if he does come he will not take my absence in bad part ; and if he does , so much the better .