/tags/binding/Recent content in Binding on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-usMon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2013/12/30/part-of-the-company/Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2013/12/30/part-of-the-company/<p>“But you can’t just shut us down!”</p> <p>Patricia Lakemont glanced around her and shrugged. “Oh? And why is that?”</p> <p>“Because,” Geoffrey Sutton replied slowly, “Sutton Cord &amp; Cable has been here for nearly a hundred and fifty years now. Our cables have been used on nearly every bridge in the area.”</p> <p>“Bridges,” Patricia pointed out, “that are steadily being replaced by newer models that don’t require cables.”</p> <p>“Still,” Geoffrey argued, “that’s no reason to shut us down. We can retool for other work. Besides, we’re one of the largest employers in this town. Some very good workers will lose their only livelihood if you close this plant.”</p>