RIGLEY (very uneasy)
I canna tell you. But yon young electrician—Mr. Blackmore—'e rung down to the night deputy, an' it seems as though there's been a fall or summat....
GRANDMOTHER
Eh, Lizzie, you parted from him in anger. You little knowed how you'd meet him again.
RIGLEY (making an effort)
Well, I'd 'appen best be goin' to see what's betide. (He goes out)
GRANDMOTHER
I'm sure I've had my share of bad luck, I have. I'm sure I've brought up five lads in the pit, through accidents and troubles, and now there's this. The Lord has treated me very hard, very hard. It's a blessing, Lizzie, as you've got a bit of money, else what would 'ave become of the children?
MRS. HOLROYD
Well, if he's badly hurt, there'll be the Union-pay, and sick-pay—we shall manage. And perhaps it's not very much.