I signed it "The Boss," and dated it from Merlin's
Cave. Clarence said --

"Why, that tells where we are, and invites them to
call right away."

"That is the idea. We STRIKE -- by the Proclama-
tion -- then it's their innings. Now have the thing set
up and printed and posted, right off; that is, give the
order; then, if you've got a couple of bicycles handy
at the foot of the hill, ho for Merlin's Cave!"

"I shall be ready in ten minutes. What a cyclone
there is going to be to-morrow when this piece of