The general productivity of labour acts upon the rate of wages in two ways, imMediately and Mediately.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
ImMediately, because, as is manifest, efficient labour is worth more to the employer than inefficient; and Mediately, as I shall presently show, because it conduces to a greater diversion of wealth for productive purposes, and so increases the general demand for labour.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Only Mediately and through him would the two barmaids have dared to address Louie; and his wife's position was altogether anomalous.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions