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The man sized him up quickly from head to foot. His eyes narrowed and his
brows contracted.
"
What experience you had? Who you been with, and how many years?" He
snapped the questions at Jimmy with the rapidity of machine-gun fire.
"
I have the necessary ability," replied Jimmy, "to manage your business."
How many years have you had in the sash, door and blind business?" snapped
"
Mr. Brown.
"I have never had any experience in the sash, door and blind business," replied
Jimmy. "I didn't come here to make sash, doors and blinds. I came here to
manage your business."
Mr. Brown half rose from his chair. His eyes opened a little wider than normal.
"What the--" he started; and then, "Well, of all the--" Once again he found it
impossible to go on. "You came here to manage a sash, door and blind factory,
and don't know anything about the business! Well, of all--"
"
I assumed," said Jimmy, "that what you wanted in a general manager was
executive ability, and that's what I have."
"What you have," replied Mr. Brown, "is a hell of a crust. Now, run along, young
fellow. I am a very busy man--and don't forget to close the door after you as you
go out."
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