midnight
` Do n't bother me ! ' said the woman . `` Adolphe nodded toward the bock contemptuously . ` After midnight , only champagne is served here , ' he said ; ` it is the rule of the house , ' '' ` A fig for the rule ! ' scoffed the woman ; ` I am going to stop . ' `` Adolphe retired and sought the _ patron _ , and Dupont advanced to her with dignity . '' ` Madame is plainly ignorant of our arrangements , ' he began ; ` at twelve o'clock one can not remain here for the cost of a bock -- the restaurant becomes very gay , ' '' ` So I believe , ' she said ; ` I want to see the gaiety , ' '' ` It also becomes expensive .