Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-25


tendent, this matter of a watch G.
man is very serious one. L am sick Il
and tired of this Waterman business. Is
it possible to get really reliable mani" r.
'.Mr Norton" said Parsons, 81 have =
outside now in the reception room man 9
who will, believe, fill the bill. Look at
his recommendations" ~
ooh, recommendations don't go any ~
more. They all have them" 81
well, look at his, Mr.. Morton" Es
"Ohoi" said Morton, as he glanced RI
over the letter. This is from my old EA
friend Johnston, who recently closed his IN
factory and retired from business 1t RS
certainly does recommend this man John E@z
McGrath most highly. He was in their ~
employment for eight years. Ask him
to walk in"
A wiry looking red haired little Irish
man, not over five feet six in height,
entered the mill owners Office and stood
like soldier, at attention.
Morton cast quick but comprehensive
glance at him, and asked him to be
seated. You are John McGrath?"
Eyes, SIR
How old?"
Forty five" #
Him." said Morton pensively. MAR a1
ried or snge?"
Married, sir, about a year. have -
a fine little boy, month old; but the
wife is ailing something bad, sir, and" E
Yes, yes, that's i'll! broke in the mill
owner impulsively. always the way B
There's always somethingl Now see
here, McGrath! I've had eight watch is
men-or is it nine, Parsons?-in the last ~
two years. Two were dishonest; two
drank; one or two were negectful;
always had a sick wife child; one
was beaten-poor fellow!-and nearly killed by
mysterious gang. l have been the sufferer
along Last month alone we were robbed of {
three thousand dollars worth of merchant
Now, you, McGrath, how you going to do
work any better for me? You were with my
friend Mr.. Johnston for eight years. That mea
great deal, of course but what guaranty have
you being any better than the others?"
During this explosive TRADE from Morton,
Grath, with just the suspicion of smile upon
humorous face, had listened attentively. "V
SIR" said he, I'm little man; l saw you take
in when l inferred the room. But that has NJ
shouldn't stop me. I've got here me honor
discharge from me reg inent Sir, and he han
over for inspection his papers received fror
famous regiment with which men of his race
been, identified for years.
"All this is very good, very good, McGrath.
you watchmen all have some excuse for shirl
suddenly. Mind, don't wish to be personal.
you have month old child and sick wife"
Sure, yes, l have that, God bless them!"
McGrath.
What have to go on? You know I've l
robbed, chiseled, and cheated, through the
honesty, cowardice and slothfulness of my wa
men, What guaranty, repeat, can you give
you will do your work well? What will prevent
leaving me in what may prove my hour of need?
McGrath rose from where he sat, advanced ste
two and said, Me wurrd, sir, is all 1 can
"McGrath," said Morton, after moment S
Election, you may go on duty tonight"
The superintendent escorted forthwith the
Waterman to the beat which he was to take up la
that is, from seven PM. until six A. NJ.
He was shown the little Office and given a Ike
it, the office in the mill, in which telephone mess
could be sent and received, if necessary, all nj