a quarter past ten
Now I know I was wrong . '' `` About what o'clock would this be , Mr. Grant ? '' `` Shortly before eleven . I came in at a quarter past ten , and began to work . After writing steadily for a little more than half an hour , I wanted to consult a book , and lighted a candle which I keep for that purpose . I found the book , and was about to blow out the candle when I saw the face . '' Robinson wrote in his note-book : -- `` Called to The Hollies to investigate case of supposed murder .