seven o'clock
And be sure she comes . Make eyes at her , so that she 'll think to-day 's the great day . Put on your fine gloves : they 'll make you look more dignified . '' Germinie arrived at seven o'clock , happy and bright and hopeful , her head filled with blissful dreams by the mysterious air with which Jupillon delivered his mother 's invitation . They dined and drank and made merry . Mère Jupillon began to cast glances expressive of deep emotion , drowned in tears , upon the couple sitting opposite her . When the coffee was served , she said , as if for the purpose of being left alone with Germinie : `` Bibi , you know you have an errand to do this evening . ''