a quarter after nine
Now what you drivin ' at anyhow ? Just tell me that . '' `` Day before yesterday you called at Mrs. Oskamp 's house , Dock , as you do every morning , to take orders . You always make it about the same time , I understand , which is close to a quarter after nine . '' `` Oh ! I 'm the promptest grocery clerk you ever saw ! '' boasted Dock , perhaps to hide a little confusion , and bolster up his nerve .