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While she still sat under the Scotchman's eyes a man came up to the door, reaching it as Henchard opened the door of the inner office to admit Elizabeth. The newcomer stepped forward like the quicker cripple at Bethesda, and entered in her stead. She could hear his words to Henchard: “Joshua Jopp, sir—by appointment—the new manager.”
“The new manager!—he's in his office,” said Henchard bluntly.
“In his office!” said the man, with a stultified air.
“I mentioned Thursday,” said Henchard; “and as you did not keep your appointment, I have engaged another manager. At first I thought he must be you. Do you think I can wait when business is in question?”
“You said Thursday or Saturday, sir,” said the newcomer, pulling out a letter.
“Well, you are too late,” said the corn-factor. “I can
