a quarter to two
Then common sense came in a wave of relief : `` Of course not ! Why should she do such an absurd thing ? '' But in spite of common sense , Helena Richie 's lips went dry . `` It 's a quarter to two , '' Nannie said . `` He has n't come ; she must be at the hotel . '' `` I 'm sure she is , '' Mrs. Richie agreed . `` Let 's wait five minutes , '' Nannie said ; `` but I 'm certain it 's all right . ''