“It’s not that I think ye’d be incompetent.” He glanced at the open folder, raised both brows briefly, then shut it firmly. “It’s the—the work environment. It wouldn’t be suitable for a woman.” “Why not?” He was recovering his aplomb by now. “The conditions are often physically rough—and to be honest, Mrs. MacKenzie, so are the men you would encounter. The company cannot in good conscience—or as a matter of good business—risk your safety.” “You employ men who would be likely to assault a woman?” “No! We—” “You have plants that are physically dangerous? Then you do need an inspector, don’t
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