They tell me nothing I did not know, but they are cleverly set down.

The matter of wages I shall deal with as I have always dealt with it in my business.

The other matter--" Mr.Maitland paused, then proceeded with grave deliberation, "I must deal with in my own way.

It will take a little time.

I shall not delay unnecessarily, but I shall accept dictation from no man as to my methods." McNish stood silently searching his face with steady eyes.
"You are a new man here, and I find you are a good workman," continued Mr.Maitland.