The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-19
VOL. XXXV.--NO. 80.

Nhen I1lnue entered the senior partner
room that gentleman was seated at desk
absolutely bare of all papers save the cable
gram that had arrived the previous day.
Mr.. Coleman was the son of the founder
of the firm and a man about 10. He came
little into contact with the general office
staff, as most of orders were conveyed
through Bunting, and he made it a rule
not to interfere with his manager arrange
ments. His manner was sharp and deci-
sive but the clerks who had been in the
employment of the firm for some time had
a great respect for him as an upright and
fair dealing man of business
whats this Mr. Bunting tells me
about the cable from Alyargonzalez ~ he
asked '.You refused last night to trans
late and send off my reply, understand
Eyes, sir, did
And why, pray ?"
Because it was not true
You speak boldly, Mr.. Hinde. Do
you not consider it your duty 10 obey the
orders given you by the firm manager?"
Not in all circumstances, sir.
''Then, do | understand you still per-
sist in your refusal?'
Il must, sir | cannot do otherwise, J"
said Hinde, firmly.
Then presume you are prepared to
accept the consequences = demanded Mr.
Coleman,
Il am, sir
Mr., Coleman up to this point had re-
garded Hinde sternly, aud the young man
had met his gaze fearlessly. Now there
was silence between them for nearly
minute, while the senior partner bent over
his desk and seemed to be studying the
cablegram closely. Suddenly he looked
up.
How long have you been with Us 2
he asked.
Five years last month, sir.
''Ahl What is your salary now?'
Two hundred and twenty pounds per
annum.
That pretty good for a young man of
your age, Mr.. Hinde. | suppose you're
only about % ?
Not so much. sir. l was % last birth
day
Indeed so young? You look older
Then you still adhere to this line of con
duet, eh 2
Il do, was Hiude' reply, as he woud
cred to himself how long this badgering
was going to last.
"WeIl, said Mr. Coleman, by your
action You will lose this good salary, He
paused; then rising from his chair, he
went forward TO the young man.
you viii lose it, he continued, but
you viii gain a larger one. shall give
instructions to the cashier that from the
FIRST of last month you are to be paid at
the rate Of e260 per annum.
Shake hands, MI Hiude, he said,
cordially Il am glad 10 think our firm
has the privilege of being served by man
Of your principle, and hope we shall long
retain your services. | was just leaving
last night when Mr. Bunting brought in
that wire, aud in my haste understood
him to say that the goods had left, although
he now says that what he told me was
that the order was completed. You will
pardon me for putting you to a further
test this morning.
Hinde took the outstretched hand of
the senior partner, and conlusedly began
to try to express his feelings The unex-
peetedness of the turn that events had
/ taken was too much for him, however, and
he could only stammer forth his thanks.
There there - said Mr. Coleman,
laying friendly hand on his shoulder.
By the way, rheard casually the other day
that You were thinking OF getting married
/ soon. Remember that shall expect to
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