I called Mr.Sampson's attention to the fact that the charter of the St.Louis Bridge Company was from the National Government.

In case of necessity appeal lay directly to the Supreme Court of the United States, a body vying with their own high tribunals.

He said he would be delighted to give prominence to this commendable feature.

I described the bridge as a toll-gate on the continental highway and this appeared to please him.
It was all plain and easy sailing, and when he left the office, Mr.
Morgan clapped me on the shoulder and said: "Thank you, young man; you have raised the price of those bonds five per cent this morning." "All right, Mr.Morgan," I replied; "now show me how I can raise them five per cent more for you." The issue was a great success, and the money for the St.Louis Bridge was obtained.

I had a considerable margin of profit upon the negotiation.