twenty-two minutes to eight
And I do n't allow people to look at those sketches . You said eight-thirty . '' `` I was afraid you 'd change your mind , or something . Besides , it 's now twenty-two minutes to eight . And will you tell the lady that 's a wonderful idea about the chicken ? Only she 'd better start now . '' Goaded by time bulletins shouted through the closed door , Fanny found herself tubbed , clothed , and ready for breakfast by eight-ten .