ANOTHER ANXIETY
“I have some astonishing news for you, Maria,” said Brown. “In addition to the war, England is on the eve of a great strike, in which thousands upon thousands of hands will be involved.”
“What a dreadful thing!” ejaculated his unsuspecting victim. “When is it to take place?”
“This very night, my dear,” answered Brown, gravely. “At midnight thousands of clock hands will point to the hour, and it will strike twelve.”