half past two
Take the little car , and be sure to ask the garage man to put in new batteries . The magneto is n't working very well . And be here by half past one if you can . The parade is at half past two , you know . '' Under other conditions the railroad company 's `` social secretary , '' as the society editors of the capital were still calling him , might have had a joyous half-holiday . The autumn afternoon was picture-fine , the little car ran well , and Patricia 's mood was tempered with the gayety which strives to extract the final thrill of enjoyment out of the closing days of a delightful vacation . Blount was grateful for the light-hearted mood .