"That's a lie an' you know it," Joe sneered.

"The big chief says so and it goes—say it!"

"Private property is theft," Joe repeated.

"Well, then, once more: Love—one—another!"

"Love one another," came the feeble echo.

"Do ye love me?" Tom fiercely inquired.

Joe struggled.

"Say it!" commanded the teacher.

"I love ye," he groaned.

Norman suddenly appeared on the scene followed by Barbara and the two miners leaped to their feet.