“We’re gittin’ what the scale calls for.”
“Never mind the scale. Do you think you’re getting a fair share of the money your work brings in?”
“I don’t know. I ain’t figured it out.”
“Well, I have. I know you’re entitled to about fifty per cent, more than you’re getting.”
“That’s some of your socialist arithmetic, Steve.”
“No. Socialist or no socialist; they could pay you fifty per cent. more and make a handsome profit beside.”
“Maybe. I don’t know. Maybe we’re entitled to it. It’s another thing to git it.”
“You won’t get it unless you ask for it. Why don’t you demand an increase under a new scale?”
“The old man wouldn’t stand for it.”