The secretary told me that Mr Harms-

worth would see me. I felt very nervous

when. I went into his office. He did not

look up from his desk when I entered.

After I had sat down, he said that busi-

ness was very bad. He told me that the

firm could not afford to pay such large

salaries. Twenty people had already left.

I knew that my turn had come.

'Mr Harmsworth,' I said in a weak

voice.

'Don't interrupt,' he Said.

Then he smiled and told me I would

receive an extra &100 a year!