half past seven precisely, Winter
Furneaux insisted on paying sixpence for the paper , string , and labor . There was quite a friendly argument , but he carried his point . The dog-cart then brought him to the station , where he tipped and dismissed the man ; a little later , he caught a London-bound train . At half past seven precisely , Winter turned in through the Knoleworth-side gate of The Hollies -LRB- there were two , the approach to the house being semi-circular -RRB- and pushed the door open , as it was standing ajar . Grant was waiting in the hall , and greeted him pleasantly . `` Here 's a telegram which is meant for you , I fancy , '' he said . Winter read : `` Sorry to spoil your party .