a quarter to eight
It was terrible . I had to duck back into bed and crush everything . But she only looked in and said to try and behave for the next three hours , and went away . At a quarter to eight I left the house in a clandestine manner by means of the cellar and the area steps , and on the pavement drew a long breath . I was free , and I had twelve dollars . Act One went well , and no disturbance . Although Adrian started when he saw me .