majorities. People talk a good deal. I wonder how many of your hateful
middle class would give up a tithe of their luxuries to add to the
welfare of the others. There isn't a person breathing with so little
real feeling for the slaves of the world, as your middle-class
manufacturer, your tradesman. That is why, in the days to come, he will
be the person who is going to suffer most."

Maraton was appealed to from across the table with reference to some of
the art treasures which were reputed to have found their way from Italy
to New York. He gave at once the information required, speaking
fluently and with the appreciative air of a connoisseur, of many of the
pictures which were under discussion. Soon afterwards, Lady Grenside
rose and the men drew up their chairs. The evening papers had arrived
and there was a general air of seriousness. Mr. Foley sent one to
Maraton, who glanced at the opening page upon which his name was
displayed in large type:

FIVE MILLION WORKERS WAIT FOR

MARATON!

WHAT THE STRIKE MAY MEAN.

HOME SECRETARY LEAVES POST MANCHESTER.

TO-MORROW.

ILLEGAL STRIKES BILL TO RE PROPOSED

ON MONDAY.