Ralph Ardsley.
And not in the town alone, but the whole State—
They seem to have their eyes upon us here.
You've seen the papers how the strikes are spreading.
The mills at Upton and the plant at Sawyer,
And down the State there's Smith and Balding Brothers,
Heacox and Knight, twelve hundred men gone out,
Demanding unconditionally the mills.
Bishop Hardbrooke.
Think of it, Harry, think of what this means!
Ralph Ardsley.
Not satisfied with wages any more.
Harry Egerton.
Pardon me.
(Walks rear and listens)
Bishop Hardbrooke.