Hastings knew that the boss was deliberately ``rubbing it in''
because Hastings--that is, Hastings' agents had not invited Kelly
to assist in the project for ``teaching the labor element a much
needed lesson.'' But knowledge of Kelly's motive did not make
the truth he was telling any less true--the absurd mismanagement
of the whole affair, with the result that Dorn seemed in the way
to change it from a lesson to labor on the folly of revolt
against their kind and generous but firm employers into a
provoker of fresh and fiercer revolt --effective
revolt--political revolt. So, as Kelly ``rubbed,'' Hastings
visibly winced and writhed.

Kelly ended his recital with: ``The speech created a hell of a
sensation, Mr. Hastings. That young chap can talk.''

``Yes,'' snapped Hastings. ``But he can't do anything else.''

``I'm not so sure of that,'' replied Kelly, who was wise enough
to realize the value of a bogey like Dorn --its usefulness for
purposes of ``throwing a scare into the silk-stocking crowd.''
``Dorn's getting mighty strong with the people.''

``Stuff and nonsense!'' retorted Hastings. ``They'll listen to
any slick tongued rascal that roasts those that are more
prosperous than they are. But when it comes to doing anything,
they know better. They envy and hate those that give them jobs,
but they need the jobs.''

``There's a good deal of truth in that, Mr. Hastings,'' said