The Canadian Engineer, Vol. XI. No. 12, December 1904<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1st. When you enter the engine room spit on the floor. We have water, lye, soap and brushes, and we will clear up as soon as you leave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2nd. Rub your hands on the polished work, it will give some one work to use the surplus polish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3rd. Put your hands on the engineer’s bright work, you will know whether it is smooth, hot or cold. Tell others to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4th. Stop in the engine room as long as you please. The engineer has nothing to do but entertain visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5th. Be sure to tell the engineer that his engine is pounding or not running right, as he will not know unless you do; he will stop and make repairs while you wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6th. Don’t tell the engineer who you are, he is a mind reader, and already knows who you are. Go anywhere in the engine room and you will please him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7th. Advise him what to do, as you know best. The engineer is only there every day and does not have a chance to see as much as you will in an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8th. When the engineer is busy making repairs, tell him a good story and if possible get in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9th. Be sure and tell him all you know, it will not take long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10th. Call again and repeat as long a story as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
11th. Pull out a cigar and light it, don’t ask him to have one for if you do he will accept it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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