Show that was just it they were all on the chase jones had finally mustered up enough courage to approach his boss for an increase but his request had been received with stony silence the thought came to jones that he had better strengthen his case you see sir the reason im asking for more money is because three other companies are after me he explained the boss surveyed jones from head to foot for a moment then smiled coldly indeed he sneered and may I 1 ask who they are well sir replied jones theres the gas company after me and the coal company after me and the company we got our furniture from |