Jonathan,
right here in Foxon Falls!
(A pause.)
I'm sorry this here difference came up just now, Mr. Pindar, when the
Captain come home. We was a little mite harsh--but we was strung up,
I guess, from the long shifts. If we'd known your son was comin'--
ASHER. You wouldn't have struck?
RENCH. We'd have agreed to put it off. When a young man like that is
near dying for his country why--anything can wait. But what we're asking
is only right.
ASHER. Well, right or not right, I sent for you to say, so far as I'm
concerned, the strike's over.
RENCH. You'll--you'll recognize the union?
ASHER. I grant--( he catches himself)--I consent to your demands.
(After a moment of stupefaction, their faces light up, and they
approach him.)
RENCH. We appreciate it, Mr. Pindar. This'll make a lot of families
happy tonight.
FERSEN. It will that.
HILLMAN. Maybe you won't believe me, Mr. Pindar, but it was hard to see
the shops closed down--as hard on us as it was on you. We take pride in
them, too. I guess you won't regret it.
ASHER (waving them away). I hope not. I ought to tell you that you may
thank my son for this--my son and Dr. Pindar.
RENCH. We appreciate it,--just the same.
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