The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-05-22

marked attention. He summed up in
his mind the expense necessary to re-
build the chimney, taking into account
at the same time how much the mill
hands would lose through the enforc-
ed idleness. The men were all poor
and he knew how keenly the loss of
wages would be felt. Before he went
to sleep that night he did what he
had been accustomed to do for years,
prayed to the Blessed Mother of God
for help. Next day he examined the
chimney and formed q PLAN That
evening he spoke to Mr.. Maxwell.
81 don't think the chimney needs
to be taken down." he said. "If a
row of bricks can be taken out on the
longest side, and Wedge-shaped por-
ton of bricks on two of the sides, and
no bricks on the smallest side, then
the chimney will regain it's straight
ness"
"That sounds reasonable" said Mr..
Maxwell I'll send for Burke"
When Burke, the head carpenter,
came, Sandy proposed his plan.
at sounds reasonable, Mr.. Sandy,
Sat it can't be done.
The matter was dropped by all but
Sandy. He lay awake nights thinking
of it, and praying. One day he took
Burke out to the chimney.
''Mr. Burke, l still believe it is UNI
necessary to tear it down."
81 can't see no other way"
Cant you remove a row of bricks
there" said Sandy, pointing up to the
middle of the chimney, land fill in
wood as you take out bricks? Can't
stead of a complete row, a wedge
shaped row, and fill i'll with wood?'
"Easy enough, lad; but how get the
wood out"
Burn it out. But first support the
chimney with scaffolding. AS the
wood burns away the chimney should
become straight. If it can't be burned
out, then take the wood out, putting in
smaller pieces. Take out the smaller
pieces, putting in still smaller ones.
Each time you take the pieces out
put back smaller ones. Finally, here
will be no wood needed"
MIR. Sandy Q said Burke, "let me
shake your hand"
Next day work on the chimney
began. Two days later the chimney
was straight. When the last wood
had been removed, Mr.. Maxwell, amid
the cheers of the mill hands, took
Sandy into the office and extended his
hand.
Sandy, do you realize what you
have done for me?"
I'm only glad could do it, SIR
you have saved me at least five
thousand dollars. The expense of a
new chimney, and the loss of orders
through the enforced idleness of the
hands would have amounted to that"
I'm sorry | didn't really think SO
much of you, as Of the men being
thrown out of work
(Which was better than thinking of
me. Here, this is yours.
1t was check for a thousand
dollars.
Il can't take this, sir; have not
earned it,
"You have earned it, Sandy; and
| want you to take it,
"All right, sir; but | don't know
what to do with it. Keep it for me-"
After moments thought, Mr.. Max
well said:
Suppose | invest this money in the
Maxwell Silk Mills for you?"
Yes, sir, if you please"
When the necessary papers were
drawn UP and signed, Mr.. Maxwell
said:
Now, Sandy. you are part owner
of all this" and he motioned over the
extensive silk plant.
THANK you, SIR is what Sandy
answered. =.
Days came and went until they
numbered few more years. Mean
time, Sandy left the Office and became
a foreman, loved by all the mill
hands because he was ever ready to
hear and help all, and give justice
to each. He had entwined himself
about Mr.. MaxweIrs heart as strong
ly as the tendrils of the mountain
fern imbed themselves in their favor
tie rocks. A cloud began to settle
over Sandy now, at times dark, at
times light, lofty and bright, like the
mountainous ones that roll on the
summer sky. One day in June Sandy
came to Mr.. Maxwell in the office.
whats wrong?" said the latter,
looking at the young mans face.
There is something l must tell
you, sir; and l dislike to, because l
fear you will be offended"
1T is best to get disagreeable
things off your mind as soon as pos
sib1e."
I'm afraid you viii feel hurt, sir.
I am going to leave you in Septem-
berl"
Mr. Maxwell was silent some time.
Sandy, this is unexpected. Have
you thought well over this step?"
Yes, SIR
There was silence again. When
Mr.. Maxwell spoke the tremble of his
voice showed that he was affected.
Il don't believe that you will ever
work for another man who will do
more for you than I will, or who will
pay you better"
4 will never work for any man but
you, sir"
You surely aren't going to quit