They came in just as he was rising from the table.

"Gentlemen," said he, "it is now past dinner, and we will immediately proceed to business." Bluecher was one of the promptest men that ever lived.

He was called "Marshal Forward." John Quincy Adams was never known to be behind time.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives knew when to call the House to order by seeing Mr.Adams coming to his seat.

Once a member said that it was time to begin.