Drink, for instance (Mr.Cullen gave a resounding 'Hear, hear!' and a stamp on the boards).

What sort of a spectacle would be exhibited by the public-houses in Hoxton and Islington at closing time to-night?
('True!' from Mr.Cowes, who also stamped on the boards.) Yes, but--Richard used the device of aposiopesis; Daniel Dabbs took it for a humorous effect and began a roar, which was summarily interdicted.
'But,' pursued Richard with emphasis, 'what is the meaning of these vices?
What do they come of?
Who's to blame for them?
Not the working class--never tell me! What drives a man to drink in his spare hours?
What about the poisonous air of garrets and cellars?
What about excessive toil and inability to procure healthy recreation?
What about defects of education, due to poverty?
What about diseased bodies inherited from over-slaved parents ?' Messrs.

Cowes and Cullen had accompanied these queries with a climax of vociferous approval; when Richard paused, they led the tumult of hands and heels.

'Look at that poor man who spoke to us!' cried Mutimer.

'He's gone, so I shan't hurt him by speaking plainly.