RUTH (interrupting). It all takes time.
(Martin moves impatiently.)
And you agreed to that. That it would take time. That I was to be given my chance. And now, last night, you spoilt it all. You——
MARTIN (harshly). Your plan's been tried and failed. You've done nothing. Less than nothing. Things have gone worse——
RUTH. And if they have——
MARTIN. They have.
RUTH. Will what you're doing help? Are threats of violence better?
MARTIN. No. But we don't threaten.
RUTH (surprised) Not threaten!
MARTIN (coolly). We burn the factory to-night. And if your—husband tries to interfere, so much the worse for him. (Producing pistol from pocket.) There's food and drink for many a day gone to the buying of this.