"F. P. Brady, Esq., Asst. Supt., Farnham.
"Dear Sir,—Will you please reply to my letter of the 11th inst. in regard to resuming work Monday next, September 24th. I am waiting anxiously to hear from you.
"Yours truly, W. W. Smith.
"Sutton Junction, Sept. 19th, 1894."
Still there was no answer, and on Monday morning Mr. Smith telegraphed as follows:
"I am ready to resume work this morning. Please reply.
W. W. Smith.
"Sutton Junction, Sept. 24th, 1894."
To this came the following reply:
"W. W. Smith, Sutton Junction.
"Nothing for you to do this morning. Will advise you when your services are required.