thirty-five minutes past two
said Helene , whose emotion was increasing . `` I will speak to the doctor as soon as I can ; he will himself take every requisite step . Give me their names and the address , Monsieur Rambaud . '' He scribbled a line on the table , and said as he rose : `` It is thirty-five minutes past two . You would perhaps find the doctor at home now . '' She had risen at the same time , and as she looked at the clock a fierce thrill swept through her frame . In truth it was already thirty-five minutes past two , and the hands were still creeping on .