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In this quote, the miner named Charley arrives at Henry’s cottage on the Saturday evening when Henry’s wife is expected to return. As the evening draws near, Charley attempts to soothe Henry, who worries that something tragic has happened to his wife. He delivers a series of speeches before joining the other miners in a boisterous music performance, but none of it seems to alleviate Henry’s anxieties. This passage further demonstrates the powerful influence that Henry’s wife holds over all of the miners, not just Henry alone. Charley repeatedly insists to Henry that his wife is merely delayed, and that…