Upton Sinclair

“ Cartwright, are you speaking as mayor of an American community, or as superintendent of a coal-mine?"
Cartwright's face had been growing continually redder. Addressing Edward's back, he said, "I don't see any reason why this should continue."
And Edward was of the same opinion. He turned. "Really, Hal--"
"But, Edward! A man accuses your brother of being a law-breaker! Have you hitherto known of any criminal tendencies in our family?" ”

“ Warner," said the superintendent, to Edward, "have had experience in managing coal-mines. You know what it means to deal with ignorant foreigners, who have no understanding of American law--"
Hal burst out laughing. "So you're teaching them American law! You're teaching them by setting at naught every law of your town and state, every constitutional guarantee--and substituting the instructions you get by telegraph from Peter Harrigan!"
Cartwright turned and walked to the door. "Young man," said he, over his shoulder, "it will be necessary for you to leave North Valley this morning. ”

“ But we who have charge here know perfectly well what you mean by 'speaking'!"
"You don't approve, then, of the citizens holding meetings?"
"I mean that we don't consider it necessary to provide agitators with opportunity to incite our employés." ”