Seven o'clock
-- so of course he was obliged to open the door , but he concealed the packet of letters in his pocket first . It was the lacquey who came to ask whether Mr. Margari was aware that it was past seven o'clock ; he must come and read to the old gentleman . Margari could not endure to hear the domestics speaking to him familiarly . `` Seven o'clock ! What do you mean ? '' said he . `` Am I bound to know when it is seven o'clock ?