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looking for what you want. There are other jobs and you have many skills. Some day you'll find the position that suits you.

Besides, said his brother, I think I can get you on down at the telephone company. [[strikethrough]] The foreman [[/strikethrough]] Mr Dial, the foreman is a good friend of mine.

"Good" said his father "Suppose you go with your brother in the morning. I'll explain everything to Mr. Greenback.

The next morning Bitsy went with his brother to the telephone company. They found the foreman, Mr. Dial a rosy cheeked round little man whose yellow hair stood straight up like wire bristles.

Pleased to meet you Mister O'Wire he said when his brother introduced them 

"Likewise" said Bitsy.

Hmmm said Mr Dial, looking him up and down - a little on the husky side... But I think we can use you in the trunk department - report in the morning at 9 o'clock.

Yes Sir said Bitsy

The next morning Bitsy reported promply at 9 to the  the [[strikethrough]] T.C. [[/strikethrough]] Mr Dial at the T.C.

Well I see youre right on the minute said Mr Dial - thats fine - I like promptness in a young fellow. 

Yes sir said Bitsy timidly.

Mr Dial led the way to the huge room where they operated the trunk lines. Once inside he saw [[strikethrough]] so many [[/strikethrough]] more members of [[strikethrough]] the Wire [[/strikethrough]] his family than he had ever before seen in his life. Besides his brother & sisters there were thousands of 1st cousins 2nd cousins, 3rd cousins, 4th cousins and even 5th cousins When they saw him they all waved and said: Hi Bits! and he answered smilingly Hello! all of you.

"Theres no doubt about it said Mr Dial - You'll certainly be at home here. Then he showed him his job.

All you have to do, he explained is stand firmly and coil your feet around these two posts, and hold this screw with your left hand and squeeze this button with your right - Clear?"

Yes sir said Bitsy-

Very well then said Mr Dial leaving - good luck to you

Thanks said Bitsy.

Electricity
telephone girls
Radio
Strings
visit of his aunt & uncle
picture shop
Artist - singing
Studio
Mail room