36/42 I may have to shut Hatton mill." "Shut it while you have a bit of money behind it, John. I heard Arkroyd had told his hands he would lock his gates at the end of the month." "I shall keep Hatton mill going, mother, as long as I have money enough to buy a bale of cotton at any price." "I know you will. But there! What is the good of talking about _maybe's_? I wait until we meet and I generally find them more friendly than otherwise." "I wanted Jane to come with me this afternoon, and she would not do so." "She is right. I don't think I expect her to come. |