Quotation from: The Valley of the Moon

Written by: Jack London

"Not me. I'm goin' home after that, if they fire me. I couldn't
iron for sour apples now, I'm that shaky."

One woman had broken a leg, another an arm, and a number nursed
milder bruises and bruises. No bullying nor entreating of the
forewoman could persuade the women to return to work. They were
too upset and nervous, and only here and there could one be found
brave enough to re-enter the building for the hats and lunch
baskets of the others. Saxon was one of the handful that returned
and worked till six o'clock.