England rose in her indignation; and Barnum was glad to relinquish his prize and offer apologies.

However, he stood out for a compromise; he claimed a concession--England must let him have Jumbo.

And England consented, but not cheerfully." It shows how, by help of time, a story can grow--even after Barnum has had the first innings in the telling of it.

Mr.Barnum told me the story himself, years ago.

He said that the permission to buy Jumbo was not a concession; the purchase was made and the animal delivered before the public knew anything about it.