“ The conductor was particularly enamored with himself and strutted about like a turkey gobler as the train halted here for twenty minutes, giving orders to every curious person who sought to gain a view of the glory of the interior of the car. Had it not been for his blue suit and brass buttons, the people would not doubt have taken him for the railroad magnate and Gould for the conductor. While waiting at the depot Messrs Gould and Hopkins engaged in conversation with station agent Lisk. The great railroad President has changed very little in the past few years. ”

“ While not exactly handsome, he is a rather a good looking young fellow, and has a very pleasant face. He walked about the platform, but was addressed by nobody. His wife looks enough like him to be taken for his sister. She is of a dark, olive complexion, and has a dark grey eye and dark hair. Her features are sharp and clean cut, and her mouth at times wears a pucker that is perfectly captivating. She can hardly be classed as a beauty, but is a certainly quite pretty, and has a most interesting and attractive face. ”

“ The only other people on the car beside the trainmen, worthy of note were a conductor and a negro porter, who were duly impressed with the responsibilities of the positions they were occupying as menials to the great millionaire. ”