about four in the afternoon
They parted with these words : `` The more you think it over , dear lad , the better you will like my idea , '' said Juve . Fandor had not said `` No '' to it ! The day after his memorable talk with Juve , Fandor was summoned to appear before the police magistrate , because he could give evidence regarding the rue Raffet affair , and had saved Elizabeth Dollon 's life . It was about four in the afternoon , and he had just entered the passage leading to the offices so familiar to him , when he met Elizabeth . Behind her came several persons whom he recognised : among them were the Barbey-Nanteuil partners , Madame Bourrat , and the servant , Jules . They were together and were talking . The moment she saw him , Elizabeth went up to him .