The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-30
Briam sot at the mew desk, his arms folded.

best we can give them, at the low est price. Yes, I'm happy to say that in these times of unrest and dissatisfaction elsewhere our em- ployees are completely satisfied"
 The young man said eagerly, But that's because you're paying them honest wages for their work. What is the wage scale, MT Thatcher"
 "Well-' the general manager moved restlessly. "Of course 1t varies. There are our highly skilled workers and those who have been with us for years; then there are those who are beginners. The gov ernment has set a minimum scale for the textile industry, as you per- haps know. l can say that all our employees are receiving an amount well above the minimum"
 You've cut working hours, yet you're keeping up salaries?"
 "Why-why, yes."
 Brian smiled. Mother told me that, but I was afraid to believe it I thought she might have gotten things mixed up. Mother hasn't much head for business. That's why she is so grateful to you for all you've done. And I'm grateful, too, MT Thatcher"
 "Only too glad to be of service, my boy. Only too glad!"
 T should have been here my self"
 Thatcher's narrow face seemed to lengthen. Your fathers death" |" he said pompously, was unex- pected. It was. of course, very sad hot s,Ix 1vt1I 1r from home. Your father was a splendid employer. And friend. I'm sure he'd be very happy if he you're going on with the business he established. I'm sure he'd be proud of you, Brian"
 Thank you. I'd like to think that"
 The general manager sat back and rubbed his hands together And now about getting place for you to work" he said. I've had the office next door put into shape It's quite pleasant, I think. but If there's anything at all you'd like changed. just say so. Shall we have look at it?"
 He was on his feet. Brian arose also. T wasn't expecting an office he said hesitantly. Not now Tell you what I'd thought, MI Thatcher. I'd like to begin in the mill, doing whatever you put new worker to doing. I'd like to work in all the different departments and find out how the different jobs are done."
 Thatcher's voice cut in sharply, "But this is the place to learn the business, Brian. I'll call in some of our experts this afternoon and they'll explain the processes to you. In short time. No, I think it would be a great mistake for you to go into the mill. Ira be very much opposed to it."
 "But why?" i
 The workers wouldn't under stand" Thatcher told him. "You don't know how they feel about the Westmore name, about your father, You want their respect, don't you? Their confidence? Then you mustn't go out and try to be one of them. You couldn't anyhow, you know"
 "Of course, Brian said slowly, is-"
 Certainly I'm sure." Thatcher smiled. I've been in this mill 15 years, my boy. I ought to know something about it." He put a hand on Brian's shoulder. "We'u work together" he said, "You and I. You're going to be great help to me-"
 q hope I can be-"
 "Of course you can! Now then shall we take look at your officer"
 Ten minutes later Robert That cher sat at his desk. The door lead ing into the next office was closed; there was no one e1se in the room. The general manager reached for