Ali: What is the time?

Fatimah: It is nearly five minutes to eight by my watch.

Ali: Upon my word, we must hurry up, if you are to catch that train for Rawalpindi.

Fatimah: Why, when is it due out?

Ali: At a quarter past nine exactly.

Fatimah: Oh, never mind. We have plenty of time.

Ali: I am not sure of that. What on earth have you been doing? What time did you get up?

Fatimah: I work up before half-past five. Then I performed ablution and said my morning prayer. Now breakfast is ready. Don’t look at me like that.

Ali: For heaven’s sake, get ready! We have not a minute to lose. Time flies, you know!

Fatimah: Okay! I’m really sorry for delaying. I’m getting ready in five minutes.

Ali: Great!