ten minutes past six
`` I know it about other things , '' said the skipper . The tone in which this remark was made set Mr. Glover wondering darkly what the other things were . Neither man was disposed to be talkative , and tea would have proceeded in sombre silence but for the hostess . At ten minutes past six Mr. Glover rose and with great unwillingness said he must go . `` It is n't raining much now , '' said Miss Gething encouragingly . Mr. Glover went to the hall , and taking his hat and umbrella , shook hands with her . Then he came to the door again , and looked at the skipper .