six o'clock
I never was in a great meeting like this . I like to hear them cheer . '' Her cheeks were rosy , for in her heart she was finding out that she had a great longing to stay there and watch Michael a little longer . `` I am sorry to have to tell you that our friend and advertised speaker for the evening was called away by the sudden and serious illness of his mother , and left for the West on the six o'clock express , '' said the chairman in his inadequate little voice that seemed always straining beyond its height and never accomplishing anything in the way of being heard . A sigh of disappointment swept over the part of the audience near enough to the platform to hear , and some men reached for their hats . `` Well , now that 's a pity , '' whispered Endicott . `` I guess we better go before they slip in any dry old substitutes .