"In the corporation's mills."
"What did you do there?"
"I was first in the accident department, investigating accidents, and so was my friend. From that we went into the mills to work. We made the change from choice, so that we could learn the business."
"In what department?"
"We started in the cinder pits, sir."
"Hm-m! How long did you work in the pits?"
"Not quite a day," answered the Iron Boy, flushing.
"Oh! What happened to you then?"
"We were discharged."
"For what reason?"