It's the question 'A'm speerin'-- asking at ye." Here was no amateur in the business of Grievance Committees.

His manner was that of a self-respecting man dealing with a fellow-man on terms of perfect equality.

There was a complete absence of Wigglesworth's noisy bluster, as also of Gilby's violent profanity.

He obviously knew his ground and was ready to hold it.

He had a case and was prepared to discuss it.