Here, the investment broker had a mass of facts, for newspaper clippings were in abundance, and there were also records that had come in that day from Harry Vincent.
From these records, Mann wrote his report.
Denby Chadwick's position with the Mayo Safe Lock Co. was gained through his connection with Sherwood Mayo. Denby Chadwick has had varied sales experience. He obtained the job as manager of the Philadelphia office of Mayo's company less than a year ago.
He probably used his uncle's name to secure the position. The fact that Grant Chadwick and Sherwood Mayo were once associated in business is significant. Inquiry has shown that the
Mayo Safe Lock Co. pays large royalties annually to the Holyoke Safe Manufactory for use of patented appliances. This shows an indirect business relationship still existing between Grant Chadwick and Sherwood Mayo.
Investigation by Harry Vincent (data inclosed) states that Denby Chadwick showed incompetence on previous jobs and that his present position was a great jump over anything he did before. It is assumed that influence had everything to do with his appointment in his present capacity.
As if in corroboration, Mann referred to a report marked by Harry Vincent. He nodded as he read a paragraph:
Denby Chadwick spends very little time in the office. Stuart Bruxton has been in three times, trying to make a business appointment with him. He has been unsuccessful.
Charles Brady, the assistant manager, handles practically all of the business.
The excuse is given that Chadwick is busy settling the affairs of his uncle's estate, and that the old man's death has been so great a strain upon him that he has been unable to come to the office.