The steward, following tradition, halted all the clocks to prevent guests from constantly being reminded of the passing hours during their stay. Narouz interpreted this gesture as a way of suggesting that their time was so fleeting that they should avoid the tyranny of time altogether. It was an act rooted in the desire to create a timeless and peaceful atmosphere.

The steward, according to custom, had stopped all the clocks. This, in the language of Narouz, said, "Your stay with us is so brief, let us not be reminded of the flight of the hours. God made eternity. Let us escape from the despotism of time altogether."

These old customs and gestures of politeness moved Nessim deeply, evoking a sense of emotion and reflection on the significance of such traditions in creating a timeless serenity amidst the transient nature of life.