about noon
The Chairman of the Committee on Benevolent Appropriations rose and made his report , and just then a blue-uniformed brass-mounted little page put a note into his hand . It was from Senator Dilworthy , who had appeared upon the floor of the House for a moment and flitted away again : `` Everybody expects a grand assault in force ; no doubt you believe , as I certainly do , that it is the thing to do ; we are strong , and everything is hot for the contest . Trollop 's espousal of our cause has immensely helped us and we grow in power constantly . Ten of the opposition were called away from town about noon , -LRB- but -- so it is said -- only for one day -RRB- . Six others are sick , but expect to be about again tomorrow or next day , a friend tells me . A bold onslaught is worth trying . Go for a suspension of the rules !