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Title The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Page 819
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Text of them would be capable of doing my work.'

`Well, if they was skilled tradesmen, they might find it easier to get a job,' said Crass.

Owen laughed offensively.

`Do you mean to say you think that if all these men could be transformed into skilled carpenters, plasterers, bricklayers, and painters, that it would be easier for all those other chaps whom we passed a little while ago to get work? Is it possible that you or any other sane man can believe anything so silly as that?'

Crass did not reply.

`If there is not enough work to employ all the mechanics whom we see standing idle about the streets, how would it help these labourers in the procession if they could all become skilled workmen?'
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