Every one knew that the pitiful stories of abuse or oppression were untrue.

No class of laborers anywhere is more independent than Southern mill operatives.

It has been a long while since a family of even semi-efficient operatives has been compelled to ask for employment.

Runners for other mills, upon the slightest hint of disaffection, are quick to seek them out and even to advance the expense of moving and money to pay any debts.

It is well known that families move for the slightest reason or for no reason at all except a vague unrest.