8 to 9:30
`` Mr. Steuermann ? '' Abe gasped , extending his hand . `` My name is Mr. Goldstein , '' the visitor replied , `` and I represent the Lilywhite Dress Shield Company . '' He proceeded no further , however , for Morris led him by the shoulder to the elevator shaft and pointed to a notice reading : HOURS FOR SALESMEN 8 to 9:30 Morris returned to the office and hardly was he seated in his chair when , for the third time , the doorway framed a visitor . `` Mr. Potash ? '' the newcomer asked timidly . He was a short , slender man , past middle age , clad in a shabby overcoat , half threadbare , and a soft felt hat of a dingy , weatherbeaten appearance . ''