We use
this process for making small, complicated objects such as those
employed for electrical purposes. They are brittle and delicate and
have to be manufactured with extreme care."
"Are plumbing supplies made this way?"
"No, indeed! Sanitary pieces are too large to be turned out in such a
fashion. They are made by hand, being first built up inside enormous
moulds. We can employ only the most skilful workmen on this task
because the goods are difficult to make. Such a thing as a porcelain
bath-tub involves a great deal of clay, and therefore were it to be
damaged we should lose much expensive material." Mr. Marwood took out
his watch. "Now, there you have all the various ways of shaping clay
ware! Its decoration and firing is another story, and far too long a
one for us to attack to-day. We must be back at the conservatory at
one o'clock for luncheon. Evidently Mr. Croyden got too deeply snowed
under to join us, so we shall have to hunt him up. Confess you are
hungry."
Theo's eyes twinkled.
"I believe I could eat something if I were urged," he admitted.
"So could I," rejoined Mr. Marwood heartily. "I am starved. We will
find Mr. Croyden right away.
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