334 ON TRIAL. 



try to tell you the story of their lives. Then again there is 

 the haughty specimen who would not think of doing this or 

 that in the stable. Cut these men off by saying that they 

 have not the qualifications for the position. 



If you have sent for a man to come to you, reimburse him 

 for whatever reasonable expenses he has incurred, such as 

 car fare, railroad fare, etc.; but when a man learns that you 

 are looking for a coachman and comes of his own free will 

 and accord he has no claim on you whatsoever, nor is it 

 necessary under any circumstances to pay a man for the 

 time he has consumed in applying for the position. 



ON TRIAL. 



A servant, having passed these preliminary tests of refer- 

 ence and examination, is chosen, with the understanding that 

 he comes on a week's trial. Some men object to engaging 

 for so short a period, but a good man never should. The 

 amount of wages and any extras ought to be distinctly agreed 

 upon. When the owner is to provide fuel and light, the 

 quantity should not be indefinite, but fixed, as, for instance, 

 seventy-five dollars' worth of fuel during one year. When a 

 servant comes from a distance it should be understood that 

 his return fare will not be paid unless his services are dis- 

 pensed with, without fault on his part. (See Articles of 

 Agreement, p. 336.) There are certain duties that master 

 and servant owe one another. In the first place go with 

 the man to the stable, show him the horses, carriages and 

 harness. If a horse has any peculiarities mention them and 

 state the order in which you desire the work to be done. 

 Next, see that the servant is provided with blankets, sheets, 

 bureau, washstand, towels, mirror, etc., for his room. 



