a quarter to ten
He beckoned Mrs. Jorrocks over to him , for he had been sitting in the large room , which was used both as a dining-room and as a kitchen . `` What is the latest train to-morrow ? '' he asked . `` There be one that reaches Bedsworth at a quarter to ten . '' `` It passes the grounds at about twenty to ten , then ? '' `` That reg ` lar that I could set my clock by it . '' `` That 'll do .