five minutes
to nine
he said sternly . `` Where were you this afternoon ? '' `` If you want the truth , '' said Tish , `` although it 's none of your business , Charlie Sands , and you can unfold your arms , because the pose has no effect on me , -- I was out rounding up a young man who had not registered . I got him and brought him in to my precinct at five minutes to nine . '' `` And that 's the truth ? '' `` Go and ask Mr. Ostermaier , '' said Tish , in a bored tone . `` But this boy outside -- '' `` Look here , '' Tish said suddenly , `` go and ask that noisy young idiot for his blue card .