a quarter past nine
Do sit down here awhile , Mr. Farrel , and tell us all about yourself and family . '' `` At the risk of appearing discourteous , Mrs. Parker , I shall have to ask you to excuse me this morning . I have a living to make . It is now a quarter past nine , and I should have been on the job at seven . '' `` But you only got home from the army last night , '' Kay pleaded . `` You owe yourself a little rest , do you not ? '' `` Not a minute .