That voice is discordant and terrifying to many.

To Susan, on that day, it was the most splendid burst of music.

"Awake--awake!" it cried.

"Awake, and _live!_" She opened her door that she might hear it better--rattle and rumble and roar, shriek of whistle, clang of bell.

And the people!--Thousands on thousands hurrying hither and yon, like bees in a hive.