Then he said, like one ashamed "You caught me.

I was napping.

For a moment I thought you were in earnest." Barnum said pleasantly-- "I was in earnest.

I know they won't sell it, but no matter, I will not throw away a good idea for all that.

All I want is a big advertisement.
I will keep the thing in mind, and if nothing better turns up I will offer to buy it.