half past seven
And he replied with some embarrassment : `` Very well ; all the better ; it will give me time to change my things , for I am very hot . '' The servant looked at him with angry and contemptuous pity , and grumbled : `` Oh ! I can see that well enough , you are covered with perspiration , Monsieur . I suppose you walked quickly and carried the child , and only to have to wait until half past seven , perhaps , for Madame . I have made up my mind not to have it ready at the time . Shall get it for eight o'clock , and if you have to wait , I can not help it ; roast meat ought not to be burnt ! '' Monsieur Parent , however , pretended not to hear , but only said : `` All right !