Around The World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne Chapter 8 Page 3

By the way, I must buy some shoes and shirts. We came away without trunks, only with a carpet-bag.”

“I will show you an excellent shop for getting what you want.”

“Really, monsieur, you are very kind.”

And they walked off together, Passepartout chatting volubly as they went along.

“Above all,” said he; “don't let me lose the steamer.”

“You have plenty of time; it's only twelve o'clock.”

Passepartout pulled out his big watch. “Twelve!” he exclaimed; “why, it's only eight minutes before ten.”

“Your watch is slow.”