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"Too Dearly Bought: Or, The Town Strike" by Agnes Giberne is a story set in an industrial town where the lives of workers and their families are thrown into turmoil by a strike. It follows Peter Pope, a passionate speaker who rallies men to fight for better wages and conditions, and John Holdfast, who is driven by his sense of morality. As excitement builds and families watch the procession, some, like Martha Stevens, are worried and fearful of the disruptions and hardships the strike may bring. The story is about the clash between those fighting for their rights and the harsh realities of daily life. It explores themes of societal impact, and individual struggle as the townspeople navigate the strike.