There was no chance of peace." "Why not ?" "Because McNish wants war." He proceeded to give an account of the evening spent at the McNish home.

"When McNish wants peace, we can easily end the strike," concluded Jack.
"There is something in what you say, doubtless," replied his father, "but meantime there is a lot to be done." "What do you mean exactly, Father ?" "We have a lot of stock made up on hand.

The market is dead at present prices.

There is no hope of sales.

The market will fall lower still.