ten minutes past
eight
He was rudely disturbed by the entrance of Anette and Peyton Morris . `` We 're so sorry , '' Anette said in an exaggerated air of apology ; `` come on away , Peyton . '' But the latter told Lee that Fanny was looking for him . `` We are ready to go over to the Club ; it 's ten minutes past eight . '' Mina Raff gazed up at the doll . `` I have an idea the devil made you , '' she declared . `` You are to go with us , Mina , '' Peyton told her ; `` if you will get your cloak -- '' The two women left , and Morris demanded : `` What was that damned rot about the doll ? ''