midday
The next day he remained at home till it was time to start for Clerkenwell Green . He was all but worn out , and there was nothing of any use to be done before the meeting assembled . Adela went for him to the hospital and brought back still the same report . He ate fairly well of his midday dinner , seeming somewhat calmer . Adela , foreseeing his main danger , begged him to address the people without anger , assured him that a dignified self-possession would go much farther than any amount of blustering . He was induced to promise that he would follow her advice . He purposed walking to the Green ; the exercise would perhaps keep his nerves in order .