"Too inexperienced."
"Well," ventured Mr. Blatter, "what about Tidbury Epps?"
Mr. Spingle's shrug included his shoulders, face and entire body.
"He's neither too old, too young, too careless nor too inexperienced," advanced Mr. Blatter.
"You're not serious, Otto?"
"Sure I am. Epps has been with us ten years and he's worked hard. I believe in giving our old employees a chance."
"So do I," rejoined the Napoleon of Hatdom; "but you know perfectly well, Otto, that Tidbury Epps is a dud."
"He's as conscientious as a Pilgrim father," remarked Mr. Blatter.
"That's the trouble with him," snorted Mr. Spingle.