The walking delegate and president handed the paper containing the miners' demands to the superintendent. Mr. Penton read the document through quickly, then went over it again.
"These are very radical demands, Mr. Cavard," he said, glancing up at the walking delegate.
"We think not, sir."
"And in the event of these demands being refused, may I ask what it is the purpose of the members of the union to do?"
"That is a matter for future consideration. I have no doubt, however, that a satisfactory arrangement can be made between us."
"What mines are included in the union?"
"All of the mines belonging to this company, both surface and underground, together with the independent mines on the range. The other and independent mines have been represented by delegates at the meetings thus far."
"You say this was decided upon at the meeting last night?"
"Yes, sir."
"And it was a wholly representative meeting?"