a quarter past ten
I just could n't stand it any longer . I packed up this morning and I came away without saying a word to any one . '' Granet glanced at the clock . It was a quarter past ten . `` Well , the first thing to do is to get you something to eat , '' he said ; ringing the bell . `` Do you mind having something here or would you like to go to a restaurant ? '' `` I should much prefer having it here , '' she declared .