eleven in the morning
That was why he tried to gain favour by showing a meticulous attentiveness to his duties . His perseverance was astonishing . He never gave an impression of haste . His reception of subordinates and petitioners , announced on a placard on his door to take place on Thursdays between one and three , actually began at eleven in the morning , and continued until late in the evening . Doulebov spoke with each visitor slowly and showed his interest in the slightest detail . But Doulebov , of course , knew very well that however great was his attentiveness to his duties , that in itself would not take him very far . It was indispensable to cultivate the proper personages .