eight o'clock
Matt arranged the stock on the shelves , and made a great window display . The red flag was hung out , and inside of an hour afterward business was in full swing . Among their customers they numbered a great many fire laddies , and these they made it a point to treat extra well , selling them goods at almost cost . As a consequence the firemen told their friends , and by eight o'clock that evening the store was packed . `` This is going to be the banner day after all , '' whispered Andy , just after making several good sales . `` I believe we can keep things moving until midnight . '' They found a great demand for pocket-knives and cheap jewelry , and by playing on the instruments they sold over three dozen mouth harmonicas and three accordions .