“Any Relations?” — 423
The man who collects the names of soldiers for the town records of Adams was recently the questioner in the following conversation, the lady of the house replying:—“Have you any friends in the war, madam?” “No, sir.” “Any relations?” “No, sir.” “Do you know anybody from this neighbourhood who is in the army?” “No, sir.” As he was leaving, a bright thought struck her, and she rushed to the door, exclaiming: “Oh, my husband has gone to the war!”