The expression of his face gave Bridget a little sense of shock.

She raised herself abruptly, and her eyes flashed pride and defiance too.
'How very considerate of you, Colin--if Mr Maule LIKES to be disposed of in that way.

HE is to be allowed freedom of contract I presume, though the shearers are not.' 'You needn't be afraid that I shall strike, Lady Bridget,' laughed Maule.

'It will suit my general principles to keep out of the scrimmage.

I don't know anything about the rights and wrongs of your labour question, but I confess that, speaking broadly, my sympathies are usually rather with Labour than with Capital.' 'Capital!' echoed McKeith derisively.