a quarter to eight
At half-past seven her maid came up from the door : `` They 've sent for you , '' she announced . `` An automobile is at the door . '' `` Why , I did n't know the committee was going to send for me , '' said Miss Van Deusen . `` I ordered the carriage for a quarter to eight . Go down and ask the chauffeur -- no , never mind . It 's all right , no doubt . I 'll go with him .