Disclaimer: See first chapter.
The Diary of Eva SmithSeptember 26th, 1910
Today was really embarrassing. I walked to work as usual because I can't afford the tram fare. After I'd been at work for about half an hour, Mr Birling's secretary called me up to his office.
Scarlet, Daisy and Hazel were already there, looking as puzzled as I did. I thought that he was going to tell us that he agreed to give us a pay rise. But no, he said that this strike had to stop and if the ringleaders (us) were still working there then it would just carry on but if he got rid of us, the girls wouldn't have anyone to follow and would get back to work. He had to show that he wouldn't accept his workers causing problems for him; he had to show them what would happen to anyone else who stepped out of line.
In other words we were sacked.
I was too stunned to speak for a while, but then I found my voice and told him if this was the way he was going to deal with his workers I'd rather look for another job. All he cares about is his own stuck-up family. He's just so selfish, he must know the conditions some of us live in, yet he doesn't show one hint of caring about other people.
Author's Note: Thanks to firlaith29 for her words of praise. I had to read the play for my exams but I thought it was brilliant. I've never actually performed in the play but I do remember having to read out the parts in class and I did Eric's part (he's my favourite character).