hours from six to
four
The men refuse to go to the moving pictures . '' That night we `` listened in . '' A bull-throated fellow , whom I learned was the Talking Delegate , addressed the Emperor , and much to my surprise I thought I heard the Emperor 's own voice in reply , stating that he was ready to hear their grievance . Then the bull voice of the Talking Delegate gave the reason for the strike : `` The Director of the Works , speaking for your Majesty , has granted us a part time vacation , and shortened our hours from six to four . We thank you for this honour but we have decided we do not like it . We do not know what to do during those extra two hours . We had our games and amusements but we had our regular hours for them .