To the men about him in the offices and the shops he presented day after day, year after year, an imperturbable cheeriness of demeanor.

He had been always fortunate in the selection of lieutenants and chief helpers.

Two of these had grown now into partners, and were almost as much a part of the big enterprise as Jeremiah himself.

They spoke often of their inability to remember any unjust or petulant word of his--much less any unworthy deed.

Once they had seen him in a great rage, all the more impressive because he said next to nothing.