I should have thrown up the job when they crowded me.

It's all nonsense to try to do what other engineers are doing when you know they're not sound." "But just now, when there is such competition," the younger man demurred.

"And certainly that's the new line of development." Alexander shrugged his shoulders and made no reply.
When they reached the bridge works, Alexander began his examination immediately.

An hour later he sent for the superintendent.

"I think you had better stop work out there at once, Dan.