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But he failed to get even a glance from her . When half-past eleven struck , the guests quickly rose to their feet . `` We are so comfortable with you , '' said Grivet , `` that no one ever thinks of leaving . '' `` The fact is , '' remarked Michaud by way of supporting the old clerk , `` I never feel drowsy here , although I generally go to bed at nine o'clock . '' Olivier thought this a capital opportunity for introducing his little joke . `` You see , '' said he , displaying his yellow teeth , `` this apartment savours of honest people : that is why we are so comfortable here . '' Grivet , annoyed at being forestalled , began to declaim with an emphatic gesture : `` This room is the Temple of Peace ! ''