He must havenoticed this scene; I wish I knew how it struck Him. He was a busy, industrious young man,tirelessly energetic, and with a good deal of confidence, by no meansunnecessary to commercial success. Douglas's remark startedGeneral Grant upon the subject of his connection with Ward, which hediscussed with great freedom and apparent relief of mind. Then came the great night of his seventiethbirthday dinner, with an opportunity to thank him in person for the useof the letters.
We used to sing out whenever we struck an autograph- hunter. The Egyptians adopted it even for some oftheir kings. And so I have concluded to put the MS. , and handed it over,with the casual remark: Well, yes, something happened; not much yet--a little too soon.
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