They are the slaves of the Labour Department you own." "The Labour Department! In some way--that is familiar.

Ah! now I remember.

I saw it when I was wandering about the city, after the lights returned, great fronts of buildings coloured pale blue.

Do you really mean-- ?" "Yes.

How can I explain it to you?
Of course the blue uniform struck you.
Nearly a third of our people wear it--more assume it now every day.