Polly was curt and businesslike.

The two departments were for ever at war, and Paul was always finding Fanny in tears.

Then he was made the recipient of all her woes, and he had to plead her case with Polly.
So the time went along happily enough.

The factory had a homely feel.
No one was rushed or driven.

Paul always enjoyed it when the work got faster, towards post-time, and all the men united in labour.