"What is the matter?" Jane asked.
He explained with an outburst of rage.
"Are they hard to make?"
"No, but they've got to be done day after to-morrow."
"How many?"
"Sixteen."
"If I could get a couple of women to help, I might manage it for you."
"Jane Judd, do you mean it? Get somebody; pay 'em anything; but get 'em here and let's begin."
"Have you got the stuff?"
"No, but I'll telephone for it and get it here special."