"About the wages," said Mr. Hale. "You'll not be offended, but I think you make some sad mistakes. I should like to read you some remarks in a book I have." He got up and went to his bookshelves.

'About the wages,' said Mr. Hale. 'You'll not be offended, but I think you make some mistakes. I should like to read to you from a book I have.' He went to his book-shelves.
