Noon
Once the Treasurer looked at him , and he immediately winked reassuringly , but the Treasurer failed to respond . Hewley might be able to wink after everything was over , but he could not find it in his serious heart to do so now . He was wondering what would happen if this game should last till noon with the company in its present mood . Noon was the time fixed for paying the Legislative Assembly the compensation due for its services during this session ; and the Governor and the Treasurer had put their heads together and arranged a surprise for the Legislative Assembly . They were not going to pay them . A knock sounded at the door , and on seeing the waiter from the Overland enter , the Governor was seized with an idea . Perhaps precaution could be taken from the inside .