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"And so I want you to get thoroughly into the harness as soon as possible, that I
may turn over the entire management to you. But I can't do it, Harold, while the
profits are diminishing."
As the older man's gaze fell again to statements before him the eyes of the
younger man narrowed just a trifle as they rested upon Mason Compton, and
then as the older man looked up Bince's expression changed.
"I'll do my best, sir," he said, smiling. "Of course I realize, as you must, that I
have tried to learn a great deal in a short time. I think I have reached a point now
where I pretty thoroughly grasp the possibilities and requirements of my work,
and I am sure that from now on you will note a decided change for the better on
the right side of the ledger."
"I am sure of it, my boy," said Compton heartily. "Don't think that I have been
finding fault with anything you have done. I just wanted to call your attention to
these figures. They mean something, and it's up to you to find out just what they
do mean."
And then there came a light tap on the door, which opened immediately before
any summons to enter had been given, and Elizabeth Compton entered, followed
by another young woman.
"
Hello, there!" exclaimed Compton. "What gets us out so early? And Harriet too!
There is only one thing that would bring you girls in here so early."
"And what's that?" asked Elizabeth.
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