"We've lost half an hour." "Not me.

I'm goin' home after that, if they fire me.

I couldn't iron for sour apples now, I'm that shaky." One woman had broken a leg, another an arm, and a number nursed milder bruises and bruises.

No bullying nor entreating of the forewoman could persuade the women to return to work.

They were too upset and nervous, and only here and there could one be found brave enough to re-enter the building for the hats and lunch baskets of the others.