"Believe me or not, I haven't seen a dancing floor since I quit work here." Mrs.Ridge had been appointed forewoman.

Just before noon she reported to Mary.
"There'll be a lot more tomorrow," she said.

"When these get home, they'll do nothing but talk about it; and I keep hearing of women who are fixing things up at home so they can come in the morning.

So don't you worry, Miss Spencer, this strike isn't going to hurt you none, but--Ha-ha-ha!--Excuse me," she said, suddenly checking her mirth again and looking very red and solemn.
"I like to hear you laugh," said Mary, "but what's it about this time!" "Mrs.Strauss is here.

I told you she would be.