63/76 "Fair play's a jewel," said he smiling. "The moment you sacked me--" "Say the Trades, not me." "Dr.Amboyne hired me, at six guineas a week, to inspect the works. So you owe me nothing; but to be true to me." This trait, though it was one of simple probity, astonished and gratified Mr.Cheetham.He looked on the young man with marked respect. I'll be true as steel to you, and we'll outwit our tyrants together, till I get a chance to put my foot on them. Yes, I'll be open with you; there are plenty of orders from London and the Continent, and one for six sets from swells in Hillsborough." "Might I see that order ?" "Why not? |