nt workman. He was keen, quick of
comprehension, practical in his judgment, and unusually resourceful. He
was energetic, industrious, and skillful. Being blessed with considerable
idealism, he took pride and pleasure in putting a fine artistic finish on
everything he did. He studied his work in all its aspects and was alert in
finding ways of saving time, materials, energy, and money. He was,
therefore, personally efficient. As an employee of the Swift Motor
Company, he rose rapidly until he became superintendent. In that position
he made a good record. So valuable was he that the White Rapids Motor
Company coveted him and its president and general manager began to lay
plans to entice him away. Negotiations were begun and continued over a
period of weeks. Larger and larger grew the inducements offered by the
White Rapids Motor Company until, finally, Nyall's employers felt that
they could not afford to meet them any longer, and this highly efficient
man became works manager for the White Rapids Motor Company, at a very
greatly increased salary.

Now, the White Rapids Motor Company was larger and wealthier than the
Swift Motor Company. The position of works manager was a more important
and responsible position than that of superintendent. Nyall was
accordingly delighted and had high ambitions as to his career with his new
employers.

HOW THE TROUBLE STARTED

"You have a reputation," said the president and general manager to Nyall,
"for efficiency. Efficiency is what we want in the works here, and if you
can put these factories on as efficient a basis as you did the shops of
the Swift Motor Company, your future is assured."

"I can do that all right, Mr. Burton," Nyall replied confidently,
"provided I get the right kind of co-operation from the front office."

"Call on us for anything you want, Nyall," returned the president sharply.
He was a proud, positive man. He loved power. He had the ability to lead
and to rule, and he resented even the slightest imputation that any lack
of co-operation on his part might defeat his plans for efficient
management.

A few days later Nyall made some changes in the plan of routing the work
through the factories. These changes were rather radical and sweeping and
necessitated a considerable initial expense. Naturally, Burton was not
long in hearing about it. Instantly he summoned his works manager.

"Haven't you begun your work here in a rather drastic manner?" he
inquired. "Sure