On this eventful morning the man of millions took a cross-town car to the elevated station and climbed the stairs to his train.

Once seated and headed cityward he took out his memorandum book to see what engagements he had for the day.

There were three for the afternoon.

At twelve o'clock he had promised to meet Von Taer.
"H-m-m.

Von Taer." Gazing reflectively from the window he remembered a conversation with a prominent banker some month or so before.