That man was the Duke of Perse.

On more than one occasion the cabinet had chosen to be guided by the sagacity of John Tullis in preference to following the lines laid down by the astute minister of finance.

The decision to offer the new bond issue in London and Paris was due to the earnest, forceful argument of John Tullis--outside the cabinet chamber, to be sure.

This was but one instance in which the plan of the treasurer was overridden.

He resented the plain though delicate influence of the former Wall Street man.