He was, indeed, a lion in the path.

Again, one may learn, from an incident which I had from Mr.Pullman himself, by what trifles important matters are sometimes determined.
The president of the Union Pacific Railway was passing through Chicago.

Mr.Pullman called upon him and was shown into his room.
Lying upon the table was a telegram addressed to Mr.Scott, saying, "Your proposition for sleeping-cars is accepted." Mr.Pullman read this involuntarily and before he had time to refrain.

He could not help seeing it where it lay.

When President Durrant entered the room he explained this to him and said: "I trust you will not decide this matter until I have made a proposition to you." Mr.Durrant promised to wait.