McNish had good foreman timber in him and would make a capable assistant.

As to this silly prejudice of his, Jack resolved that he would take steps immediately to have that removed.

That he could accomplish this he had little doubt.
But the most acutely pressing of the problems that engaged his mind were those that arose out of his new position as manager.

The mere organizing and directing of men in their work gave him little anxiety.

He was sure of himself as far as that was concerned.