half past one
He looked up and down either way , hoping to see the familiar red-and-green lights of a drug-store open late ; but none greeted him ; all the buildings seemed to be residences . Somewhere in the distance he heard the whir of a late trolley . He glanced at his watch . It was half past one . If only a taxicab would come along . But no taxi was in sight . The girl was begging him to put on his overcoat .