a quarter after four
Besides , what 's to hinder having an engagement if I want to ? Say ! let 's fix one up right here . I 'd be delighted to have you come a drive with me to show me the country , Thursday afternoon at a quarter after four . We could hire something , I suppose , to drive in , and find a place to have tea on the way . We 'd have a high old talk , and you 'd enjoy it a heap more than the tea - party . '' `` Oh , I know that , but I do n't know if I ought , -- Mrs Nevins ' invitation came first . ''