And I think there must be something in you, for you've gone about getting this job in the queerest way I ever heard of.

Would you like any time to make up your mind finally before accepting the post ?' 'No,' said Hyacinth; 'I accept at once.' They walked together through the mill, and looked at the machines and the workers.

The girls smiled when Mr.Quinn stopped to speak to them, and looked with frank curiosity at Hyacinth.

The three or four men who did the heavier work stopped and chatted for a few minutes when they came to them.

Evidently there was no soreness or distrust here between the employer and the employed.