answer: #Person2# tells #Person1# the boss was furious because Joe spoke evil behind the boss's back.
documents: #Person1#: Why did the boss come down on Joe like a ton of bricks. 
  #Person2#: He spoke evil behind his back. 
  #Person1#: How did he know that he had bad mouthed him? 
  #Person2#: Someone told Joe off. 
  #Person1#: He is then in a very difficult situation. 
  #Person2#: Sure. He'll get the bag, I think.