a quarter to nine
It will be all right , Kathleen ; do n't you fear . '' Kathleen smiled to herself . The rest of her programme was carried out to a nicety . At a quarter to nine she complained of fatigue , bade Mrs. Tennant an affectionate good-night , nodded to Alice , and left the room . `` Be sure you do n't lock the door , '' called Alice after her . `` I sha 'n' t be up for quite an hour , and you will be sound asleep by that time . '' `` I wo n't lock it , '' replied Kathleen gently .