CHAPTER V.CARNAC AS MANAGER.
Carnac was installed in the office, and John Grier went to the Madawaska.

Before he left, however, he was with Carnac for near a week, showing the procedure and the main questions that might arise to be solved.
"It's like this," said Grier in their last talk, "you've got to keep a stiff hand over the foremen and overseers, and have strict watch of Belloc & Co.

Perhaps there will be trouble when I've gone, but, if it does, keep a stiff upper lip, and don't let the gang do you.

You've got a quick mind and you know how to act sudden.

Act at once, and damn the consequences! Remember, John Grier's firm has a reputation, and deal justly, but firmly, with opposition.