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said the brisk young matron to her neighbour . `` Believe me or not , I have n't seen a dancing floor since I quit work here . '' Mrs. Ridge had been appointed forewoman . Just before noon she reported to Mary . `` There 'll be a lot more tomorrow , '' she said . `` When these get home , they 'll do nothing but talk about it ; and I keep hearing of women who are fixing things up at home so they can come in the morning . So do n't you worry , Miss Spencer , this strike is n't going to hurt you none , but -- Ha-ha-ha !