 In a formal meal served la russe , the finger bowl is brought to the table at the time of the last course of the meal (the dessert course or the fruit course)  .
<meaning-changed>  In a formal meal served la russe , the finger bowl is brought to the table at the time of the last course of the meal (the dessert course or the fruit course)  .
 In a formal meal served la russe , the finger bowl is brought to the table at the time of the last course of the meal (the dessert course or the fruit course) , and guests set it aside for use after the last course, just before leaving the table .