midday
This , coupled with the mystery of Rollitt 's disappearance , and the now notorious internecine feuds of the Modern seniors , gave promise of one of the biggest meetings ever held in Hall . As to the juniors , they had a treble care on their mind . First , the meeting , and the expected refunding of the Club subscriptions ; second , the consequent run on the shop ; and third , the `` small and early '' in Wally 's study afterwards to meet A. Rollitt , Senior , Esq. . However , despite all these cares , the morning 's work was got through , the dreaded impositions were avoided , and when the midday meal was ended a general rush was made for the familiar benches in Hall . The state of doubt every one was in operated adversely to the usual cheering . Fellows did n't know whom they were expected to cheer . Dangle , for instance , pale and sullen , -- were the Moderns expected to cheer him ?