the work more expeditiously and efficiently.

"Little book," he said one evening, "I take my hat off to you. You are
the best two-bits' worth I ever purchased."

The day following the completion of the changes he had made in the shop
he was in Compton's office.

"Patton was explaining some of the changes you have made," remarked
Compton. Patton was the shop foreman. "He said they were so simple that
he wondered none of us had thought of them before. I quite agree with
him."

"So do I," returned Jimmy, "but, then, my whole method is based upon
simplicity." And his mind traveled to the unpretentious little book on
the table in his room on Indiana Avenue.

"The feature that appeals to me most strongly is that you have been able
to get the cooperation of the men," continued Compton "that's what I
feared--that they wouldn't accept your suggestions. How did you do it?"

"I showed them how they could turn out more work and make more money by
my plan. This appealed to the piece-workers. I demonstrated to the
others that the right way is the easiest way--I showed them how they
could earn their wages with less effort."

"Good," said Compton. "You are running into no difficulties then? Is
there any way in which I can help you?"

"I am getting the best kind of cooperation from the men in the shop,