North and South Chapter 17 - What is a Strike?

In which Margaret ventures into the bustling streets of Milton and visits Bessy Higgins, engaging in a candid conversation about the harsh realities and strife of the working class, including the ongoing strike that pits the workers against their masters. She learns of the deep frustrations, hopes, and struggles that occupy this close-knit community, contrasting her own sheltered existence with their resolute spirit and shared hardships.