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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, practically
without exception," replied Jimmy, "although there is one fellow, a straw boss
named Krovac, who does not seem to take as kindly to the changes I have made
as the others, but he really doesn't amount to anything as an obstacle." Jimmy
also thought of Bince and the pay-roll, but he was still afraid to broach the
subject. Suddenly an inspiration came to him.
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