ten minutes to nine
Now not another word . I 'm going to travel by the 10.27 this morning , and if you like to come and see me off , you 're at perfect liberty to do so . '' Austin made no reply , and breakfast proceeded in silence . Then he glanced at the clock , and saw that it was ten minutes to nine . As soon as the meal was finished , he rose from his chair and moved slowly towards the door . `` You still intend to go by the -- '' `` Hold your tongue ! '' snapped his aunt .