a quarter before five
Let 's see , to-day 's Thursday . -- Will you come on Sunday ? We dine at five , do n't say no -- do . ' After a great deal of pressing , Mr. Augustus Minns , driven to despair , accepted the invitation , and promised to be at Poplar-walk on the ensuing Sunday , at a quarter before five to the minute . ` Now mind the direction , ' said Budden : ` the coach goes from the Flower-pot , in Bishopsgate-street , every half hour . When the coach stops at the Swan , you 'll see , immediately opposite you , a white house . ' ` Which is your house -- I understand , ' said Minns , wishing to cut short the visit , and the story , at the same time .