As far as I dared I let the characters express themselves in their own sort of language and consequently some passages may be considered objectionable.

At the same time I believe that--because it is true--the book is not without its humorous side.
The scenes and characters are typical of every town in the South of England and they will be readily recognized by those concerned.

If the book is published I think it will appeal to a very large number of readers.

Because it is true it will probably be denounced as a libel on the working classes and their employers, and upon the religious-professing section of the community.

But I believe it will be acknowledged as true by most of those who are compelled to spend their lives amid the surroundings it describes, and it will be evident that no attack is made upon sincere religion..