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Rh another building belonging to the works, the building which contained nearly all of the heavy machines used in manufacturing the electric fans.

Franklin was not sorry for the change, for he wished to get where he could watch the machines and see how they were handled, especially those which pertained more particularly to electricity.

At noon he struck up an acquaintance with one of the machinists, who was one of the best electricians in the place. This man's name was Darwin, and he saw at once that Franklin was not of the common run of working boys. He questioned Franklin a good deal, and was surprised at the knowledge displayed.

"You ought to be in this department, and not out there boxing motors," said Darwin. "We can use more brains here."

"It is my intention to get here," returned Franklin. "I want to become a thorough electrician."

"Well, stay where you are for the present, and when there is an opening in this department. I'll speak to Mr. Buckman for you," replied Darwin.

Franklin's fellow-workers saw the friendship springing up between the young electrician and Darwin, and it made them more sour than ever.

"He's trying to work his cards to get ahead of us," said Felter to Bob Jackson. "Hang me if I don't wish I could find out some way to get square with him."