Yes, to go under the machine, whilst it is going. Question Is it dangerous employment. Answer Very dangerous when they first come, but they get used to it. Answer Much the same. The labour has increased more than twofold.
Question Explain in what way.
I have done twice the quantity of work that I used to do, for less wages. Machines have been speeded. The exertion of the body is required to follow up the speed of the machine. Question Has this increased labour any visible effect upon the appearance of the children. It has a remarkable effect.