Mugsborough

'Why, even' ere in Mugsborough, 'chimed in Sawkins -- who though still lying on the dresser had been awakened by the shouting --' We're overrun with 'em!

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

Just now Rushton & Co. were almost the only firm in Mugsborough who had any work.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

Rushton & Co. 's premises were situated in one of the principal streets of Mugsborough and consisted of a double-fronted shop with plate glass windows.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

The town of Mugsborough was governed by a set of individuals called the

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

Mugsborough accepted his offer with enthusiastic applause.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

Hitherto the usual rate of pay in Mugsborough had been sevenpence an hour for skilled painters.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

It was a large old-fashioned three-storied building standing in about an acre of ground, and situated about a mile outside the town of Mugsborough.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

There could be no doubt that the introduction of the electric light would be a great addition to the attractions of Mugsborough, but there was another and more urgent reason that disposed him to do whatever he could to encourage the Company to proceed with this work.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

Mugsborough, the fact that a man had succeeded in accumulating money in business was a clear demonstration of his fitness to be entrusted with the business of the town.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890

Some time previously the firm had done some work for a wealthy gentleman who lived in the country, some distance outside Mugsborough.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Robert Tressell 1890