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`` Six , even , ai n't too early for an up-to-date buyer to look at some genuine bargains , '' Elkan insisted ; `` and , besides , I must got to get back to the shop at nine . '' `` But -- '' Lapin began . `` But nothing , Mr. Lapin , '' Elkan said , rising to his feet . `` Make it eight o'clock , and the next time I would come round at half-past nine . '' `` What d'ye mean the next time ? '' Lapin exclaimed . `` I mean this would n't be the last time we do business together , because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary , Mr. Lapin , '' he said as he started for the door -- `` just temporary -- that 's all . ''