62/71 A monster petition praying that the holding back from the laborer of any portion of the net value produced by his labor be declared a felony. That is all." Erskine nudged Sir Charles, who said hastily, "Thank you, but I had rather not sign anything." "A baronet sign such a petition!" exclaimed Trefusis. "I did not think of asking you. I only show it to you as an interesting historical document, containing the autographs of a few artists and poets. There is Donovan Brown's for example. |