Although his was but a fourth-rate factory, his great politeness in explaining the minutest details to his visitors was in such marked contrast with the limited attention they had received in large establishments that it won their esteem.

The strangers were Russians sent by their Czar, who later invited Mr.Winans to establish locomotive works in Russia.

He did so, and soon his profits resulting from his politeness were more than $100,000 a year.
A poor curate saw a crowd of rough boys and men laughing and making fun of two aged spinsters dressed in antiquated costume.

The ladies were embarrassed and did not dare enter the church.

The curate pushed through the crowd, conducted them up the central aisle, and amid the titter of the congregation, gave them choice seats.