MAN’S HUMANITY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 180, 1 July 1937, Page 7

MAN’S HUMANITY.

INCIDENT AT OFFICE. A fine spirit of self-sacrifice was evident in an incident that occurred at a State Placement Service office in Hawke’s Bay a few days ago. Alt employer called to interview two men who had applied for a position, and when he had interviewed the first man there was no doubt that lie was impressed with the man’s qualifications and he mentioned terms. “Before anything definite is arranged,” said the applicant, “I want to Tell you that there's another chap outside who has applied for the job and I’d like you to have a talk to him. This work would suit me fine, but the other chap is right up against it, and I would fell that I wasn’t doing right in taking the job. The other follow, is a decent chap, so I would like you to give him every consideration. While I am out ol a job I’m not so badly oil as lie is, because I have a home.” The employer was considerably surprised at the man’s attitude, hut agreed to have a talk to the second man, who proved to lie equally suitable for the job, and lie was engaged. The employer then turned to the first applicant, and, heartily shaking his hand, complimented him upon his splendid action and assured him that when he required another man he would not forget the incident.