There was a bloke down at the "Cricketers" the other night talkin' about the same thing--a chap as takes a interest in politics and the like, and 'e said the very same as me.

Why, the number of men what's been throwed out of work by all this 'ere new-fangled machinery is something chronic!' 'Of course,' agreed Easton, 'everyone knows it.' 'You ought to give us a look in at the "Cricketers" some night.

There's a lot of decent chaps comes there.' 'Yes, I think I will.' 'What 'ouse do you usually use ?' asked Crass after a pause.
Easton laughed.

'Well, to tell you the truth I've not used anywhere's lately.

Been 'avin too many 'ollerdays.' 'That do make a bit of difference, don't it ?' said Crass.