a quarter to eight
I have so much to tell you that I hardly know where to begin . '' `` We must show you all round the old place to-morrow , '' said her husband , rising as he spoke . `` But if we are going to dine to-night we ought to begin to think about dressing . Dinner is at a quarter to eight . We keep old-fashioned hours in these parts . '' `` Come along , '' said Marion , taking her friend 's arm as they moved towards the wide staircase . `` What a lovely house , Marion ! ''