eight o'clock
`` It 's too late , '' parried Evan . Bill regarded him with a look of pity . `` Do n't ever make a break like that to a girl in this town , '' he said , smiling , `` or she 'll take you for a greeny . People do n't go to dances at eight o'clock , you know -- not in Mt. Alban . '' Nelson felt embarrassed . Watson was talking on : `` It helps business , you know . Customers like to know the fellows who are looking after their money .