six o'clock
And will you go by the cleaners , and get my motor gloves -- they said it would only be a quarter for the cleaning , so do n't pay them a cent more . Will you ? That 's a nice girl . '' At six o'clock , wearily , happily , still discoursing earnestly of magnetos and batteries , Eveley and Nolan climbed the rickety rustic steps , brightening visibly as the odor of broiling steak and frying potatoes was wafted out to them . Nolan went in first , carefully stepping out of the way before he reached a hand to assist Eveley , for he knew that she would fall headlong among the cushions she kept conveniently placed for that purpose . `` It is easy enough getting in , if you take your time , '' she always said defensively to criticizing friends . `` But I am usually in a hurry myself , so I keep the cushions handy . ''