five minutes past three
Ten minutes later Jonah and Berry came in . After a hurried consultation it was decided that , if the coal had not arrived in ten minutes ' time , Berry should telephone to Mr. Lewis forthwith . Almost immediately it was found that nobody knew the man 's number , initials , or address , and reference to the Directory showed that there were four columns of subscribers all bearing his name . At five minutes past three the strain was telling , and every one 's temper began more or less to show signs of wear and tear . `` Are you sure , '' said Daphne for the fourth time , `` that it was to come between two and three ? '' `` No , '' said her husband . `` That 's why I 've been waiting . ''