[The Iron Heel by Jack London]@TWC D-Link bookThe Iron Heel CHAPTER VIII 4/48
The railroad gets my profit.
Under such circumstances I have never succeeded in getting the railroad to reconsider its raise.
On the other hand, when there have been accidents, increased expenses of operating, or contracts with less profitable terms, I have always succeeded in getting the railroad to lower its rate.
What is the result? Large or small, the railroad always gets my profits." "What remains to you over and above," Ernest interrupted to ask, "would roughly be the equivalent of your salary as a manager did the railroad own the quarry." "The very thing," Mr.Asmunsen replied.
"Only a short time ago I had my books gone through for the past ten years.
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