Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1901 — PUTTING IT DELICATELY. [ARTICLE]

PUTTING IT DELICATELY.

How an Employer Served Notice of Diacharge on Clerk. “There are plenty of men in thi? world,” said the head of the firm, addressing the clerk he had summoned into the private office, “who can trace their successes directly to what they at first considered failures. I knew a man who 20 years ago was a clerk in a clothing store. His employer discharged him for incompeteney. He hunted through all the clothing stores in tow n trying to get another job, but couldn't find one, and at last, almost starving, he got a place as fireman in one of the railroads. To-day he is practically the head of that road, draws a salary of £5,000 a year, and regards the man who discharged him long ago a.- the best friend he ever had. Now, he is only one of hundreds of men who have had similar experiences, so vou iee what at first seems a misfortune may often be a real blessing in disguise.”

The young man hid a yawn behind his hand, and languidly replied; “Tes; I know that has frequently happened. Do you want to speak to me about anything in particular this morning, Mr. YamslejF “Oh, no; nothing of special importance,” the old gentleman replied, “only I’m going to give you a chance to look back some day and regard me as your best friend. Good-by. I hope you’ll have all kinds of success at whatever you decide to go at.”—London Tit-Bits.