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...them. He stayed late at the studio and dined there; then, at about seven o’clock, he went down to call on his neighbors. No painter of manners has ven... ...de, no doubt, at Sevres. On the chimney shelf stood the omnipresent Empire clock: a war- rior driving the four horses of a chariot, whose wheel bore t... ...Forty francs,” he exclaimed, “the exact sum.—Deuce take it! It is eleven o’clock.” “It is eleven o’clock,” repeated the silent figure, looking at the ... ...ealousy of women to be perceived when she heard that sometimes at eleven o’clock, on quitting the house, the painter still had visits to pay, and was ... ...ist. “Listen, Hippolyte,” the sculptor went on. “Come here at about four o’clock, and just study the walk of both mother and daughter. If after that y...

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...eflective cigarette. The room was very quiet, silent even of the tick of a clock. Outside, the traffic swept by, and feet pattered along the pavement.... ...in her self-possession, in her love of beautiful things and of dreams. The clock downstairs struck two. ‘I must get to sleep,’ he said. He dragged his... ... man, he had drunk joy, and now the intoxication was dying out. At three o’clock of the afternoon he sat alone in the sec- ond-class carriage, looking... ... sor- 31 D. H. Lawrence row in his joy. * * * It was eleven o’clock when Helena at last loosened Siegmund’s arms, and rose from the armch... ...the sunshine. Reaching out his hand, he felt for his watch. It was seven o’clock. The dew of a sleep-drenched night glittered before his eyes. Then he... ... live’. But she felt it destroyed her. Her soul seemed blasted. At seven o’clock in the morning Helena lay in the deliciously cool water, while small ... ... continued, ‘to have the days and nights smeared into one piece, as if the clock-hand only went round once in a lifetime.’ ‘That is how it is,’ he adm... ... leaned upon the seawall in a kind of reverie. It was late, towards nine o’clock, yet he lounged, dreamily looking out on the turquoise blue water, an... ...ll rose trees and nasturtiums Helena was again waiting. It was past nine o’clock, so she was growing impatient. T o herself, however, she professed a ...

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...was a chest of drawers, on the right a mantelpiece surmounted by a damaged clock without a pendulum, the hands of which marked ten minutes past ten. T... ...ation! I was not dead! I wanted to cry out that I was not dead! “At what o’clock did he die?” asked the doctor. “At six this morning,” volunteered Sim... ...por. Mme Gabin had just opened the window. It must have been about seven o’clock, for I heard the cries of hawkers in the street, the shrill voice of ... ... are too early,” said Mme Gabin crossly. “Put it be hind the bed.” What o’clock was it? Nine, perhaps. So the coffin had come. Amid the opaque night ... ...ht—it was pretty cold, too, about THE DEATH OF OLIVIER BECAILLE 16 four o’clock. That’s a fact. Well, I have always been a fool— I’m too soft hearted...

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...alone, and every one signally failed in the attempt. The day, till seven o’clock, was understood to be consecrated to rest, but every one except Viole... ...or Place—”Shall be able to come—reach town by seven.” At half-past eight o’clock, through a little aperture in the curtain of the “Renaissance,” he sa... ...t hurry if he was to reach the theatre at all—it was a quarter to eleven o’clock. He scrambled out and, this time, found a hansom—he had lately spent ... ...thoughts to counsel another course; the effect of knocking her up at two o’clock in the morning would hardly be to soothe her. He looked at six newspa... ... hour—this afternoon. Just in time to save me—and to save you.” “At five o’clock? Do you mean you had a visit?” “She came to me—she stayed two hours.”...

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...Southerner, recounted all his troubles to the valet. The next day at ten o’clock, Gazonal, much too well-dressed for the occasion (he had put on his b... ... that “these gentlemen” breakfasted habitually between eleven and twelve o’clock. “Between eleven and half-past,” he said when he related his adventur... ..., is going home to eat a miserable dinner, and will re- turn about three o’clock to dress, if she dances in the ballet this evening—as she will, to-da... ...d Leon to Bixiou. “I’m go- ing to ask for a sitting this evening at five o’clock, after the Chamber. The cousin shall then see the most curious of all... ... the Chamber so completely that they are always pulling it.” “It is four o’clock,” said Bixiou, “let us go back to the rue de Berlin.” “Yes; you’ve no... ...ate he perceived that Bixiou had been making him pose. At half-past five o’clock, the moment when Leon de Lora 51 Balzac was making his evening toile... ...“Well, the tragic is not lacking in your play,” said Gazonal. “It is six o’clock. Before we take you to see Odry in ‘Les Saltimbauques’ to-night,” sai... ...u’re a fine rascal!” “So women say,” replied Bixiou. At half-past eleven o’clock, after the play, another citadine took the trio to the house of Madem...

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...pors of tobacco the inevitable accessories of a German inn: the stove, the clock, the pots of beer, the long pipes, and here and there the eccentric p... ...the classic carp 11 Balzac of the Rhine appeared upon the table, eleven o’clock was striking and the room was empty. The silence of night en- abled t... ...t he suddenly remem- bered, alas! to his great misfortune, the tall wooden clock; he fancied the sound was that of the pendulum, and he fell asleep wi... ... next morning a corporal’s guard came to fetch the young surgeon at nine o’clock. Hearing the noise made by the soldiers, I stationed myself at my win...

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...ut setting an anchor watch. I pro- posed to keep on deck myself till one o’clock or thereabouts. I would get the second mate to relieve me at that hou... ...e a good swimmer.” “Y es. I’ve been in the water practically since nine o’clock. The question for me now is whether I am to let go this ladder and go... ...t of whispering and the general secrecy of this excitement. It was three o’clock by now and I had been on my feet since nine, but I was not sleepy; I ... ...k in a steady voice, I instructed my mate to put the ship round at eight o’clock himself. “I won’t come on deck,” I went on. “I think I’ll turn in, a... ...ed his grip. After supper I didn’t come below again till well past eight o’clock. The faint, steady breeze was loaded with dew; and the wet, darkened ...

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...plough gliding lightly over the top.”—From a Farmer’s Notebook. I AT ONE O’CLOCK in the afternoon of a spring day in the year 1868, a young man of twe... ...ut a card. “This is my address. Come and see me tomorrow at about twelve o’clock. We can talk things over further. I should like to tell you a few of ... ...Nejdanov said with a frown. Please come tomorrow.” “At what time?” “T wo o’clock.” “Very well.” Mashurina was silent for a while and then extended her... ...he could change and rest awhile, and that dinner would be served at five o’clock. Nejdanov bowed and followed Ivan to the “green” room, which was situ... ...that Nejdanov, like himself, did not like lying in bed long.) “ At eight o’clock we all take tea in the dining room, and we usually breakfast at twelv... ...should like you to give Kolia his first lesson in Russian grammar at ten o’clock, and a lesson in history at two. I don’t want him to have any lessons... ...state dignitary, but like a jolly Russian country gentleman. Until eight o’clock Nejdanov stayed in the garden, enjoy- ing the shadows cast by the old... ... morning gown. Mariana looked stern and serious as usual. Exactly at ten o’clock Nejdanov gave Kolia his first lesson before Valentina Mihailovna, who... ...ust as quietly as she had done at the first lesson. Between two and five o’clock Nejdanov stayed in his own room writing letters to his St. Petersburg...

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...ered in painted velvet of a chocolate tone? On the chimney-piece, with the clock (representing the Bellona of the Empire), are candelabra with fluted ... ...pt the books of a merchant from seven to nine in the morning, and by ten o’clock he was at his ministry. Thus, by blowing into a bit of wood by night,... ... Colleville except at dinner and at night, when he returned about twelve o’clock, at which hour she was frequently not at home her- 24 The Lesser Bou... ... familiar in the house that whenever he came to see Thuillier about four o’clock he was always requested to take “pot-luck” without ceremony. Mademois... ... nodded to his wife:— “It is getting late, my dear,” and he pointed to the clock. “Oh, Monsieur Felix,” said Celeste in a whisper to the can- did math... ...aying it. Such subjects are not to be talked of in the street, at eleven o’clock at night, 53 Balzac and before a young lady.” “You are right, wife,”... ...craps where the restaurateurs put their refuse, which are emptied at six o’clock every morning—that man is not likely to recoil before any means,—avow... ... a legal library. The chimney-piece was covered with vulgar or- naments, a clock with four columns in mahogany, and can- delabra under glass shades. T... ... Bourgeoisie CHAPTER VIII AD MAJOREM THEODOSIS GLORIAM AT HALF-PAST FOUR O’CLOCK Theodose was at his post. He had put on his vacant, half-servile mann...

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...nce as the canvas. Toward the end of the month of April, 1839, about ten o’clock in the morning, the salon of Madame Marion, widow of a former receive... ... his bell, increased the racket, and called for silence. It was then two o’clock. “I shall take the liberty to observe to the honorable Colo- nel Gigu... ...family. We cannot conceal from ourselves that many sufferings—” At three o’clock Simon Giguet was still explaining Progress, accompanied by the rhythm... ...ll be explained by the abuse of sleep. Going to bed every night at eight o’clock and getting up the next morning at eight, he had slept his twelve hou... ...a corrupt little mortal. After making a careful toilet and dining at six o’clock, the stranger mounted a horse, and, followed by his groom, rode off a... ...ing which appeared to have settled the destiny of Simon Giguet. By eight o’clock four card-tables, each with four players, were under way. The smaller... ...mean?” whispered Cecile to Ernestine. “At any rate, he was not in at one o’clock in the morning,” continued Madame Mollot. 64 The Deputy of Arcis “Th... ...that message from Cinq- Cygne at this hour, do you? It is half-past nine o’clock.’ “It must have been something pressing. The gentleman had only just ... ...around Cecile and Mademoiselle Mollot. The evening was far advanced. Ten o’clock had struck. After an enormous consumption of cakes, orgeat, punch, le...

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... waiting for you—that is all. I thought you must be coming by the eight o’clock coach.’ “I expressed regret that he had had to wait; he made no answe... ...ncounter them in heaven, but your soul will never be made perfect. Eight o’clock strikes! your hands are thawed, get to work!” “W ork? why should I wo... ... straw and stubble wherewith to accomplish his tale of bricks. About ten o’clock I heard Mr. Crimsworth’s gig turn into the yard, and in a minute or t... ...essor a minute or two longer than usual, but went out in silence. Twelve o’clock arrived; the bell rang for a suspension of labour; the workpeople wen... ...mpression of the scene, and treasure it for future years. Grovetown church clock struck four; looking up, I beheld the last of that day’s sun, glintin... ...“I wonder what time it is,” he went on: “I have an appointment for seven o’clock.” “Three quarters past six by my watch.” “Well, then I’ll go.” He got... ...f the mantelpiece. I’ll pack my portmanteau before I go to bed “ The house clock struck seven. “The lad is a heathen,” said Hunsden, and taking his ha... ... not refuse a professor rec- ommended by me; but come here again at five o’clock this afternoon, and I will introduce you to him.” The word “professor... ...ment they were gone. I had traversed a good deal of Brussels before five o’clock arrived, but punctually as that hour struck I was again in the Rue Ro...

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...tion of a large rock which was still in the shade. But it was now eleven o’clock, and the shadow, which ceased at our feet, was disappearing rapidly. ... ...the fireplace. Jacques came home late; he had drunk and gambled till ten o’clock, and had to get back by way of the Carnouf point. His uncle heard his...

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...uld grieve a poet. On the mantel-shelf, covered with red velvet, is a tall clock of tortoise-shell inlaid with brass, flanked on each side with a silv... ...lously re-established, were to him a source of bitter sadness. About six o’clock on the evening of the day on which this history begins, the baron, wh... ...the baron, who, according to ancient custom, had finished dining by four o’clock, fell asleep as usual while his wife was reading to him the “Quotidie... ... to concern herself about Calyste and Mademoiselle des T ouches. By nine o’clock no one remained in the salon but the baroness and the rector. The fou... ... would surely defend her as he would the Blessed Virgin.” “It is now ten o’clock; I must bid you good-night,” said the abbe, lighting the wick of his ... ...th tears; her mind conceived of many horrors during the next hour, for the clock struck one, and Calyste was still not at home. “Will he stay there?” ... ...than to make the pretext of its serving some fancy of Calyste. About one o’clock the baron, his wife, and Mademoiselle were seated in the salon, for t... ...wife, and Mademoiselle were seated in the salon, for they dined at three o’clock. The baroness was again reading the “Quotidienne” to her husband, who... ...cheeks of the impassible Camille. Again Madame du Guenic sat up till one o’clock that night, waiting for her son, unable to imagine why he should stay...

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...hers. Go home early, put on your cotton night-cap, and be in bed by nine o’clock. The next morning early go to some government office, ask for a place... ...ed him off to dinner and tried to console him. The next morning at seven o’clock Fougeres was at his easel working over the rejected picture; he warme...

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... exercise of the morning required early hours, and not long after eleven o’clock the guests began to retire to their several apartments. The young lor... ... this condition I cannot pretend to guess. “But I was roused by the castle clock striking one, so loud that it seemed as if it were in the very room. ...

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...ny prejudice to another similar and somewhat longer meal at six or seven o’clock, which, when the above name is taken up by the earlier enterprise, is... ...e in the day to Mrs. Thompson were the two hours after breakfast. At one o’clock she daily went to the school, taking Mimmy, who for an hour or two sh...

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...her there were any change in our plans for the evening. One day, at four o’clock, Juste met Marcas on the stairs, and I saw him in the street. It was ... ...reathing. “He is asleep,” said I to Juste, noticing this fact. “At seven o’clock!” replied the Doctor. This was the name by which I called Juste, and ... ...e Rue Michel-le-Comte, at a cost of nine sous, and came in to bed at six o’clock. It became known to us that Marcas did not utter fifteen sentences in...

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...e- linquencies—each value a farthing— For being dressed later than eight o’clock. For hair not prop- erly brushed. For coming to lessons later than fi... ... off quietly and prosperously. Then every one was turned loose till nine o’clock. Susan had charge of Mamma’s keys, and had to go down to the 43 Yo n... ...he school-room floor because Elizabeth had told him of it. At about four o’clock it set in for rain, catching the party at some distance from home, so... ...hey had nothing else to wonder at, they wondered when it would be twelve o’clock, and took no pains to swallow enor- mous yawns. Once, over her copy, ... ...There’s lots of time,” said Bessie, who had lately thought it cruel of the clock to point only to half-past ten, and never bethought herself how Mary ... ...oys again, and went home with her pupils, rather heavy-hearted, at eight o’clock, just as Ida was to put on her white muslin and pink ribbons, and go ... ...and, going to the window, took up his lesson-books as usual. “It is nine o’clock, Hal,” said Sam presently. “Oh, we can’t go to Mr. Carey to-day,” sai... ...nd they therefore separated, agreeing to meet at that same place at four o’clock, to hear the result of Hal’s negotia- tion with the farmer; for neith... ...ou be kind enough to rig them out? I must drive into Southminster at ten o’clock; and if you would be so good as to see them smartened up for Lon- don...

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... following dialogue which took place be- tween the two gentlemen at five o’clock one summer’s after- noon, when Mr. Walker, issuing from his chambers,... ...nued Miss C. to Mr. W alker; “I wish to hear the hoverture, and it’s six o’clock now, and we shall never be done against then:” but the way in which M... ...e, who wanted their hair dressed, and were going to a breakfast at three o’clock! “I’ll look in again, Tiny,” said the Captain, on hearing the summons... ...e voice which had shouted “Brava!” It was that of Captain Walker. At ten o’clock the next morning, a gentleman, with the King’s button on his military... ...he contrary, Woolsey was always up and brushed, spick-and-span, at seven o’clock; and had gone through his books, and given out the work for the journ... ...t. “If agreeable, Mr. Eglantine’s carriage will be at your door at three o’clock, and I propose to accompany them on horse- back, if agreeable likewis... ...aculations, indicative of exceeding delight. On Saturday morning, at ten o’clock to a moment, Mr. Woolsey called at Mr. Eglantine’s with a yellow hand... ...ne’s character as a “swell” rose greatly with the club that evening. Two o’clock on Sunday came: the two beaux arrived punc- tually at the door to rec... ...e gallant Captain, or, at least, was very happy in his absence. At eight o’clock they began to drive homewards. “WON’T you come into the carriage?” sa...

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...ent of coming calam- ity. His eyes roved successively to the handsome tall clock, the bureau, curtains, chairs, carpets, to the stately bed, the basin... ...antelpiece, surmounted by a mirror in a gilt frame, the candlesticks and a clock all of crystal struck the eye with sharp brilliancy. As to the privat... ...r Birotteau. You know we are not to wait for you.” The vicar looked at the clock in the dining-room, and saw at once, by the way the gauze which prote... ...ndlady had opened the face of the dial and set the hands in advance of the clock of the cathedral. He could make no remark. Had he uttered his suspici... ... him was slight. But since the affair of the candle- stick and the altered clock, Birotteau would doubt no longer that he was under an eye of hatred t...