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Put Yourself in His Place

CHAPTER III
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But you are the civillest chap ever worked under me and the best workman, take you altogether, and I can't bear to see you kept in the dark, when you are the man whose skin--only--if I act like a man to you, will you act like one to me ?" "I will," said Henry; "there's my hand on it." Then Bayne stepped to his desk, opened it, and took out some letters.
"You must never tell a soul I showed them you, or you will get me into a row with Cheetham; and I want to be at peace in-doors as well as out." "I give you my word." "Then read that, to begin." And he handed him a letter addressed to Mr.Cheetham.
"SIR,--We beg respectfully to draw your attention to a matter, which is of a nature to cause unpleasantness between you and the Trades.

We allude to your bringing a workman in from another town to do work that we are informed can be done on the premises by your own hands.
"We assure you it would be more to your interest to work in harmony with the smiths and the handle-makers in your employ, and the trade generally.

Yours respectfully, "THE COMMITTEE OF THE EDGE-TOOL FORGERS' UNION." Henry colored up at this, and looked grieved; but he said, "I am sorry to be the cause of any unpleasantness.

But what can I do ?" "Oh," said Bayne, with a sardonic grin, "they are sure to tell you that, soon or late.

Read this:" No.


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