A WOMAN’S WORRY
Mrs. Barron was paying a visit to Mrs. Atkins, whose husband was away fighting at the front. The visitor found the soldier’s wife in a paroxysm of grief.
“Whatever is the matter?” exclaimed Mrs. Barron.
“Aint yer heard?” was the sobbing reply. “Bill’s in ’orspital with both ’is arms off.”
Mrs. Barron was obviously shocked. With a view to easing the grief, however, she said:
“But the Government will be sure to provide for you.”
“That ain’t it,” was the tearful response. “Who’s a-goin’ to turn the mangle for me on washin’ days now, I’d like ter know?”