a quarter
to seven
To ` Arry and ` Arriet it offered no manner of attraction . The sunset was already over , but there was still a light and glow in the sky . The Dictator looked at his watch . It wanted a quarter to seven -- there was yet time enough , before returning to dress for the eight o'clock dinner . ` I must make up my mind , ' he said to himself ; ` I must go . ' He heard the rattle of wheels , and towards him came a light pony carriage with two horses , a footman sitting behind , and a young woman driving . It was Helena .