We all did our bit in this town of Blackwater.

Some of us went to fight, and some that could not go to fight 'kept the home fires burning'." A shout of derisive laughter from the working men greeted this phrase.

The mayor was deeply hurt.

"I want to say that those who could not go to the war did their bit at home.

Let the meeting proceed, but let us observe the courtesies that are proper in debate." Again Simmons took the floor.