The workmen's tea will be at half-past five.' 'You must have refreshments of some kind for casual comers,' counselled Mrs.Waltham.
'I've thought of that.

Rodman suggests that we shall get the "Wheatsheaf" people to have joints and that kind of thing in the refreshment-room at the Hall from half-past twelve to half-past one.

We could put up some notice to that effect in Agworth station.' 'Certainly, and inside the railway carriages.' Mutimer's private line, which ran from the works to Agworth station, was to convey visitors to New Wanley on this occasion.
'I think I shall have three or four ladies,' Richard pursued 'Mrs.
Westlake 'll be sure to come', and I think Mrs.Eddlestone--the wife of the Trades Union man, you know.

And I've been rather calculating on you, Mrs.Waltham; do you think you could-- ?' The lady's eyes were turned to the window, watching the sad steady rain.
'Really, you're making a downright Socialist of me, Mr.Mutimer,' she replied, with a laugh which betrayed a touch of sore throat.

'I'm half afraid to accept such an invitation.