As short stories go, this was good! I only wish it hadn't ended so abruptly, because the story arc didn't quite *fit* into 40 pages and it felt like with a few additional scenes  this could have really succeeded as a stand-alone romance novella (whereas now it feels like a novelette that's taking on too much?). I love seeing two working class main characters navigating early labor movements, and the writing is strong. I look forward to reading the rest of this series.