At last it came to the turn of Pix.

"Gentlemen," said he, "what is the use of much talking?
His knowledge of business is fair, considering that he is but a young fellow; his manner is pleasant--the servants respect him.

According to my notions, he is too tender and considerate; but it is not given to all to manage others.

He is a poor hand at cards, and can make little or nothing of punch--that's about what he is.

But, as these last peculiarities have nothing to do with the present proposal, I see no reason why he should not, from the present date, become our colleague." Then came Purzel and Liebold, who each gave his vote in his own characteristic way, and the affair was settled.