Mark Twain

The McWilliamses And The Burglar Alarm

Short Story by Mark Twain

__________Wire_............................$2.15
__________Nipple...........................__.75
__________Two_hours'_labor_................_1.50
__________Wax..............................__.47
__________Tape.............................__.34
__________Screws...........................__.15
__________Recharging_battery_..............__.98
__________Three_hours'_labor_.............._2.25
__________String...........................__.02
__________Lard_............................__.66
__________Pond's_Extract_.................._1.25
__________Springs_at_50...................._2.00
__________Railroad_fares..................._7.25