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He stood rubbing his hands together , and it seemed to William Wetherell that the Speaker did not rap as sharply with his gavel as he had upon other occasions . `` Gentlemen of the House , '' continued Mr. Jameson , presently , `` the Honorable Alva Hopkins , whom we all know and love , has with unparalleled generosity -- unparalleled , I say -- bought up three hundred and twelve seats in Fosters Opera House for to-morrow night '' -LRB- renewed applause -RRB- , `` in order that every member of this august body may have the opportunity to witness that most classic of histrionic productions , ` Uncle Tom 's Cabin ' . '' -LRB- Loud applause , causing the Speaker to rap sharply . -RRB- `` That we may show a proper appreciation of this compliment -- I move you , Mr. Speaker , that the House adjourn not later than six o'clock to-morrow , Wednesday evening , not to meet again until Thursday morning . '' Mr. Jameson of Wantage handed the resolution to a page and sat down amidst renewed applause . Mr. Wetherell noticed that many members turned in their seats as they clapped , and glancing along the gallery he caught a flash of red and perceived the radiant Miss Cassandra herself leaning over the rail , her hands clasped in ecstasy . Mr. Lovejoy was not with her -- he evidently preferred to pay his attentions in private .