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`` He gets all the work possible out of every one he employs . That 's why he 's so successful . '' It was a long , dull , hot day . The luncheon came at noon ; and the customers came all the time , but Jack was forbidden to meddle with them until his printing was done . `` Mr. Gifford 's eyes are everywhere , '' said he , `` but I hope he has n't seen anything out of the way in me . There are bags enough to last a month -- yes , two months . I 'll begin on the circulars and cards to-morrow .