Ten minutes to eleven
Four o'clock at the tank , Dick says . Also , he says he 's got a new song he 's going to sing then . -- What time is it , Mr. Ware ? '' `` Ten minutes to eleven , '' the musician answered briefly , with a touch of sharpness . `` You 're ahead of time -- the engagement was for eleven . And till eleven you 'll have to wait , sir . I must run and see Dick , first .