it a rule to keep posted on what is going on in every department
of my show. I therefore know, better than perhaps you yourself
could tell me, what has been going on on Car Three. And it is
going to stop right here and now."

"What do you mean?"

"In the first place, the work has been unsatisfactory. The men
have done as well as could be expected of them, but they have
been in such a constant state of rebellion because of your
attitude that the work was bound to suffer."

"You are very frank, sir."

"That's my way of doing business. You not only have neglected
the work but you have openly defied me and my orders."

"That's exactly what these young cubs have done with me,"
interposed the manager quickly.

"My information is quite to the contrary. However, be that as it
may, I have decided to make a change."

"Make a change?"

"Yes."

"I do not understand."

"Then I will make it more plain. I'm through with you."