"And do you find that works quite satisfactorily ?" "Well, sir, we have never gone into details, you know, Mr.Jack, but if you wish--" "Oh, no, Wickes, I am just trying to get the hang of things, you know." Jack was unwilling to even suggest a criticism of method at so early a stage in his managerial career.

"I want to know how you run things, Wickes, and at any time I shall be glad of assistance from you." The old bookkeeper hastened to give him almost tearful assurance of his desire to assist to the utmost of his power.
The meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union was largely attended, a special whip having been sent out asking for a full meeting on the ground that a matter of vital importance to unionised labour was to be considered.
The matter of importance turned out to be nothing less than a proposition that the Woodworkers' Union should join with all other unions in the town to make a united demand upon their respective employers for an increase in wages and better conditions all around, in connection with their various industries.

The question was brought up in the form of a resolution from their executive, which strongly urged that this demand should be approved and that a joint committee should be appointed to take steps for the enforcement of the demand.

The executive had matters thoroughly in hand.

Brother Simmons and the more radical element were kept to the background, the speakers chosen to present the case being all moderates.