eight o'clock
Sometimes even , half-rising , he delicately pointed out to Madame the tenderest morsel , or turning to the servant , gave her some advice on the manipulation of stews and the hygiene of seasoning . He talked aroma , osmazome , juices , and gelatine in a bewildering manner . Moreover , Homais , with his head fuller of recipes than his shop of jars , excelled in making all kinds of preserves , vinegars , and sweet liqueurs ; he knew also all the last inventions in economic stoves , together with the art of preserving cheeses and of curing sick wines . At eight o'clock Justin came to fetch him to shut up the shop . Then Monsieur Homais gave him a sly look , especially if Félicité was there , for he had noticed that his apprentice was fond of the doctor 's house . `` The young dog , '' he said , `` is beginning to have ideas , and the devil take me if I do n't believe he 's in love with your servant ! '' But a more serious fault with which he reproached Justin was his constantly listening to conversation .