a quarter after seven
He turned and went along the hall and down to the boat . I heard him push off from the stairs with an oar and row out into the street . Peter followed him to the stairs . At a quarter after seven Mr. Ladley came out and called to me : `` Just bring in a cup of coffee and some toast , '' he said . `` Enough for one . '' He went back and slammed his door , and I made his coffee . I steeped a cup of tea for Mrs. Ladley at the same time .