Henry Hobson (Jonathan Hester) runs a boot business in Salford, in Harold Brighouse’s play.  He is overbearing, controlling, and a drunk.  His eldest daughter Maggie (Deborah Hester) decides to marry the skilled Willie Mossop, one of Hobson’s boot-hands (John Otter).  Her business acumen and stubbornness plus Willie’s skill mean that they take away Hobson’s trade and become a successful business.  When Hobson’s drinking gets out of control, the previously timid Willie offers to come back if Hobson agrees to make him a partner.  Hobson must be a sleeping partner only.  Backed into a corner, with no other option, Hobson agrees

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