(Stonor makes a motion towards Jean and she turns away fronting the audience. Her hands go up to her throat as though she suffered a choking sensation. It is in her face that she "knows." Miss Levering leans over the platform and speaks with a low and thrilling earnestness.)
I would say in conclusion to the women here, it's not enough to be sorry for these our unfortunate sisters. We must get the conditions of life made fairer. We women must organise. We must learn to work together. We have all (rich and poor, happy and unhappy) worked so long and so exclusively for men, we hardly know how to work for one another. But we must learn. Those who can, may give money——
Voices (grumbling). Oh, yes—Money! Money!
Miss L. Those who haven't pennies to give—even those people aren't so poor they can't give some part of their labour—some share of their sympathy and support.
(Turns to hear something the Chairman is whispering to her.)
Jean (low to Lady John). Oh, I'm glad I've got power!
Lady John (bewildered). Power!—you?
Jean. Yes, all that money——
(Lady John tries to make her way to Stonor.)
Miss L. (suddenly turning from the Chairman to the crowd). Oh, yes, I hope you'll all join the Union. Come up after the meeting and give your names.