midday
It had been made before : against the astronomy of Copernicus , and the geography of Columbus , and the biology of Darwin , and the industrial technology of Samuel Colt , and the military doctrines of Charles de Gaulle . Today 's common sense had a habit of turning into tomorrow 's utter nonsense . What he needed , right now , but bad , was a theory that would explain what had happened to him . Understanding was beginning to dawn when Mrs. Stauber came out to announce midday dinner . `` I hope you vo n't mind haffin ' it so early , '' she apologized . `` Mein sister , Jennie , offer in Nippenose , she iss sick ; I vant to go see her , dis afternoon , yet . I 'll be back in blenty time to get supper , Mr. Hartley . ''