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 Leaded poetry may be spaced with the en quadrat, especially when it is double-leaded or white-lined; but the en quadrat does not improve the appearance of poetry set solid, however wide the measure. Many compound words in one line may make overwide spacing between words. This blemish can be amended by putting a thin space on each side of the hyphen.

Compositors on time, and piece-hands who make alterations on time, have no excuse for the neglect of even spacing. Piece-compositors who have to take back and overrun for more even spacing should claim pay (even before first proof) for the time so spent. The proof-reader who passes uneven spacing is in fault; to keep his own reputation he should discipline compositors who are slovens in spacing.