half past six
he added . `` Oh , thank you , monsieur , '' replied Madame Barbançon , as deeply touched and as joyfully as if she had received the most generous reward . `` But it is getting late , '' she added . `` Look , it is half past six . Quick , monsieur , let me put it on for you . '' `` Put what on , Mother Barbançon ? '' `` Why , the cravat , monsieur . ''