It did, however, and so did Mr.Ashmore and Agnes.

As soon as dinner was over I commenced my toilet, although the wedding was not to take place until eight that evening; but then I believed, as I do now, in being ready in season.

Oh, how slowly the hours passed, and at last in perfect despair I watched my opportunity to set the clock forward when no one saw me.

For this purpose I put the footstool in a chair, and mounting, was about to move the long hand, when-- But I always was the most unfortunate of mortals, so it was no wonder that at this point the chair slipped, the stool slipped, and I slipped.

I caught at the clock to save myself; consequently both clock and I came to the floor with a terrible crash.