Seven o'clock
You get people into the habit of saying , ` There 's Max 's table , ' and you likewise get them into the habit of thinking of Max 's theatre and Max 's stars . As a matter of fact , I 'm merely running an immense advertising plant with a dramatic annex . '' `` You are an immense advertisement all by your lonesome , '' Whitaker agreed with a tolerant laugh , rising as the car paused at the entrance of the Ritz . `` Seven o'clock -- you wo n't fail me ? '' Max persisted . `` Really , you know , I 'm doing you an immense favour -- dinner -- a seat in my private box at Sara Law 's farewell performance -- '' `` Oh , I 'm thoroughly impressed , '' Whitaker assured him , stepping out of the car . `` But tell me -- on the level , now -- why this staggering condescension ? ''