"Yes," he said, faintly.

"The first step he has decided upon," said his father, "and one which
should be immediately repressive. It is to post in every room and
department of the shops printed notices to the effect that any man
who affiliates himself with organized labor, or who becomes a member
of a so-called trade-union, will be summarily dismissed from his
employment. ... That was the wording you suggested, was it not?"

"Yes," said Bonbright, this time without struggle.

"Hangar," said Mr. Foote, "my son directs that these cards be printed
AT ONCE, and put in place before noon. It can be done, can it not?"

"Yes, sir," said Rangar.

"I think that is all, gentlemen. ... You understand my son's
position, I believe, so that if anyone questions you can answer him
effectively?"

The department heads stirred uneasily. Some turned toward the door,
but one man cleared his throat.

"Well, Mr. Hawthorne?" said the head of the business.

"The men seem very determined this time. I'm afraid too severe action
on our part will make trouble."

"Trouble?"