The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-05-04
The Reward Of Courtesy.
A TRUE ACCOUNT.

A few wears since one radiant spring af-
ternoon. two men, who from their conver-
sa,ion appeared 10 be foreigners. stopped
before the gate Of one Of the large work
shops in Philadelphia for the manufacture
of locomotive engines. Entering a small
Office, the elder of the two men enqulred
of ths superintendent in attendance if he
would permit them TO inspecs the works.
You can pass in and look about if you
please, said the superintendent, vexed,
apparently, at being interrupted in the
perusaI Of his newspapers. He then scan
| 1et The two strangers more clo.el y. They
! vere respectfully but plainly clad, and evi-
IDENTIFY made no pretensions to official Dig
nifty of any kin,.
Z" Is there any one who can show us
over the establishment and explain the
matter to US !'' asked Mr.. Wolf, the elder
OF the strangers. You must pick your
own way, gentlenen,' replied the super
lntendent, we are all too busy to attend
to every part that comes along ri Thank
you not to interrupt the workmen by ask
ing questions
Il WIS not 50 much the matter, as the
manner of this reply that was offensive to
Alr Wof and his companion. 1t was
spoken with certain assumption of Off
ciiaI superiority, mingled with contempt
fo, he visitors, Indicating naughty and
selfish tempe IN the part of the speaker.
81 link we'll not trcnbie vou," said Mr..
Wolf bowling, and taking his companion
arm they passed out
IF there is anything I heartily dislike,
it is incivilitv," said Mr.. Wolf. when they
were in the street Il do not blame that
man for not wishing to show us over his
establishment; he is no doubt annoyed
and interrupted bv many needless visitors;
but he might have dismissed US with cour
tesv. He might have sent US away better
contehted with gracious refusal than an
ung,acious refusal"
"Perhsps," said the other stranger,
eve shall have better luck here" and
they stopped before another workshop Of
similar kind. They were received by a
brisk little man, the head clerk apparently
who. in reply to their request to be shown
over tie estabi: hment, 20 yes come
with me gentlemen this way"' So saying
he hurried them along an area strewn with
iron bars broken aud rusty wheels Of iron,
fragments of old boilers and cylinders, into
the principal workshop.
Here. without stopping to explain any
one thing, lie led the strangers long, with
the intention of gettingrid Of them as soon
as possible. Wien they paused at a place
where workmen were riveting the eXter-
nal casing of boiler the clerk looked at
his watch, tapped his right foot against an
iron tube and showed other signs of inpa
tience; where4pon Mr.. Wolf remarked
we will not detain you longer sir" and
then. with his friend took leave.
"That man is an improvement on the
other. said Mr.. Wolf. " but all the civil
ity he has is on the surface it does not
conc from the heart We must look fur
ther" The strangers walked on for nearly
half an hour in silence, when one Of them
pointed to humble sign. with a picture
Of a locomotive engine and train Of car
underneath. 1t overtopp"d a small build
jng not over zen feet in height commnni-
rating with ayard and workshop. Look"
>ajI the observer, " here is machinist
whose name is Tot on cur list. Probably
it was Thought too small con ern for our
purpose" said his companion. Never
,heless let US try it." said Mr. Wolf
They entered, and found at the desk, a
middle age man, whose somewhat gIimv
aspect and the apron round his waist
showed that lie divided his Iabors between
tie workshop and the counting room
" We want to look over your works. ifvou
have 10 objection" sail Mr.. Wof, = 1t
will give me great pleasure TO show you
all .here j. to he seem" answered the me
chenjc With = r!eased aIacrity. ringing a
bell, aud telling the boy who entered, to
take charge Of the Office
lie then led tie way, and explained to
the strangers the whole process of con
>tructing a locomotive engine. He show
Fl them how the various parts of the ma
chinery were manufactured, AMI patiently
answered all the questions. He told them
Of an improved mode of tubing boilers, b,
which power Of generating steam was
II, reasel. and showed with what care he
provided for security from bursting Two
hours passed rapidly away. The stran
GERS were delighted with the intelligence
displayed bv the mechanic. and with his
frank, attentive. and unsuspicous manners.
/" Here is man who loves his profession
50 well, that he takes pleasure in explain
ing its mysteries TO all who can under
,l MT theuI," thought Mr. Wolf am
afraid we have given you good deal of
trouble" said the other visitor. Indeed
gentlemen. have EMP, ell your visit " said
the mechanic, "and shall he glad to see
you again" & Perhaps you may" said
Mr. Wolf; and the strangers departed
Five months afterwards, as the mechan-
ic, whose means were quite limited, sat in
his office meiita(ing how hard it WIS to
yet business bv the side Of such large es~
tallisbment. as were lis competitors, the
two strangers entered. He gave them a
hearty welcome, handed chairs, and all sat
down
"We come" said Mr.. Wolf, with a
proposition TO You from the Emperor Of
Russia TO visit st. Petersburgh -"
From the Emperor Impossible"
Here are our credentials"
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