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the proprietor acting harshly or with an overbearing
manner, never having a "good word" for any one,
lacking the commonest politeness of even saying
"good morning!" he will fail to make a success; for
his employees, instead of caring for his interests,
will be antagonistic to him, caring little whether his
business runs down or not. Employers and em
ployees, should be in harmony with one another, in
every direction, the proprietor looking upon his help
as friends, regarding them with a family feeling,
while they should have the proper respect for him
as an authorized manager, but with no fear, and,
certainly, with no idea of treating him familiarly.
It is a sensible idea for the proprietor, from time
to time, when doing a very successful business, to
give his employees a little inducement in the shape
of a raise of wages, proportionate to their different
positions. This will cause them to strive more earn
estly to benefit the business, and thereby benefit
themselves. It is well also to be prompt in Jetting
the employees go at the hour designated, and not
detain them unless they are to be paid extra. The
employees, too, are to be just as precise in going to
work at the exact minute specified. There should
be a perfect system of working hours, the time of
which is not to be disregarded by either party. If
the proprietor is particularly successful, and making
plenty of money, it is advisable to give an occasional
extra holiday, in proper proportion, providing the
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