a quarter before eight
`` I can not leave this , '' said he , in a low , faint voice : `` say what you have to say to me here . '' `` It is on the stroke of seven . '' He nodded . `` The train leaves a quarter before eight , and if you do n't start by this one you ca n't reach Leghorn by Tuesday . '' `` I know it ; I 'm not going . '' `` Do you mean to give up your appointment ? '' asked she , in a voice of almost scornful reproach .