A quarter past six
Seventeen for three had become twenty-four for three , and the hands of the clock stood at ten minutes past six . Changes of bowling had been tried , but there seemed no chance of getting past the batsmen 's defence . They were playing all the good balls , and refused to hit at the bad . A quarter past six struck , and then Psmith made a suggestion which altered the game completely . `` Why do n't you have a shot this end ? '' he said to Adair , as they were crossing over . `` There 's a spot on the off which might help you a lot .