Nearly a quarter past three
But before he could reply another waiter appeared and beckoned to his fellow-waiter , who snatched up his tray and trotted off , leaving Gertrude and Emily to wonder who the gentleman might be . * * * * * `` What time is it ? '' asked she , on awaking . `` Nearly a quarter past three , '' replied Gertrude , glancing at her watch -LRB- a beautiful gift from a class of her former pupils -RRB- . Emily started up . `` We ca n't be far from New York , '' said she ; `` where are we now ? '' `` I think we must be near the Palisades ; '' said Gertrude ; `` stay here , I will go and see . ''