two o'clock
Whether from absence of mind , or that the shadow of the orange-loft completely concealed the half-caste , Rodin dipped his fingers into the font without perceiving Faringhea , who stood motionless as a statue , though a cold sweat streamed from his brow . The prayer of Rodin was , as may be supposed , short ; he was in haste to get to the Rue Saint-Francois . After kneeling down with Father Caboccini for a few seconds , he rose , bowed respectfully to the altar , and returned towards the door , followed by his socius . At the moment Rodin approached the font he perceived the tall figure of the half-caste standing out from the midst of the dark shadow ; advancing a little , Faringhea bowed respectfully to Rodin , who said to him , in a low voice ; `` Come to me at two o'clock . '' So saying , Rodin stretched forth his hand to dip it into the holy water ; but Faringhea spared him the trouble , by offering him the sprinkling brush , which generally stood in the font . Pressing between his dirty fingers the damp hairs of the brush , which the half-caste held by the handle , Rodin wetted his thumb and forefinger , and , according to custom , traced the sign of the cross upon his forehead . Then , opening the door of the chapel , he went out , after again repeating to Faringhea : `` Come to me at two o'clock . ''