CHAPTER X.
THURSDAY SMITH In a day or so Mr.Merrick received a letter from Mr.Skeelty, the manager of the paper mill.

He said: "I understand you have employed one of my discharged workmen, who is named Thursday Smith.

My men don't want him in this neighborhood, and have made a strong protest.

I therefore desire you to discharge the fellow at once, and in case you refuse to accede to this reasonable demand I shall shut off your power." Mr.Merrick replied: "Shut off the power and I'll sue you for damages.
My contract with you fully protects me.

Permit me a request in turn: that you mind your own business.