He was very tired when the day was over.
The next morning, as he was getting ready to go out for a visit to one of the mills, the bell rang.

He was near the door and opened it.

There stood Mr.Winter.

"I would like to see you a few moments, Mr.Strong, if you can spare the time," said the mill-owner, without offering to take the hand Philip extended.
"Certainly.

Will you come up to my study ?" asked Philip, quietly.
The two men went upstairs, and Philip shut the door, as he motioned Mr.
Winter to a seat, and then sat down opposite..