about a quarter to ten
I 'm just going to take a leisurely glance at yours . But you must n't let me forget the time . You must look after the time for me . ' ` It 's about a quarter to ten , ' said Lawford , having glanced first at the stopped clock on the chimney-piece and then at his watch . He then sat quite still and endeavoured to sit at ease , while the old lady lifted her bonneted head and ever so gravely and benignly surveyed him . ` H 'm , ' she said at last . ` There 's no mistaking YOU .