| Title | The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists |
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| Page | 1093 |
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The latter was secretly very glad to see him, for there was a rush of work in and they were short of men. He did not let this appear, of course, but hesitated for a few minutes when Newman repeated the usual formula: `Any chance of a job, sir?' `We wasn't at all satisfied with you last time you was on, you know,' said Misery. `Still, I don't mind giving you another chance. But if you want to hold your job you'll have to move yourself a bit quicker than you did before.' Towards the end of the month things began to improve all round. The weather became finer and more settled. As time went on the improvement was maintained and nearly everyone was employed. Rushton's were so busy that they took on several other old hands who had been sacked the previous year for being too slow. |
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