half past nine
Looking back on these idyllic days I realise the greatness of Paragot 's self-control . In his domestic habits he was less a human being than a mechanical toy . At half past eight every morning he entered the breakfast-room . At half past nine he went into the town to get shaved . Had he an appointment with Joanna , he was there to the minute . He clothed himself in what he considered were orthodox garments . He even folded up his trousers of nights .