But our people are poor, and have to fight against want themselves.

We cannot expect any great sacrifice from them.

What we want is a considerable lump sum to enable us to send on the families of the exiled workmen to join their respective bread-winners.

So we go round knocking at the doors of our wealthy associates, who, though in consideration of the times they do not care to declare themselves openly for us, nevertheless have a feeling heart for the workingman's distress." All the time he was speaking he looked Wilhelm straight in the eyes.
Wilhelm bore his gaze quietly, and answered: "If you think I share your opinions you are much mistaken.

I consider that you are pursuing a false course, that you make assertions to the workingman which you cannot prove, and promise him things you cannot fulfill, and I frankly confess that I do not envy you the responsibility you have taken upon your own shoulders." The leader stroked his short beard with a nervous movement, and the mechanic twisted his hat awkwardly between his hands.