She invited Mr.Henry Fairfield Osborn to call, who was keenly interested in securing money to start a Natural History Museum, he bringing a friend with him.

After they had owned that they found it impossible even to gain the first donation, she handed Mr.Osborn, after expressing her interest, a check for ten thousand dollars.

At first he thought he would not open it in her presence, but later did so.

He was amazed and said very gratefully: "Madam, I will have this recognized at once by the Society." She said: "I want no recognition.

If you insist, I shall take back the envelope." Her daughter describes her enthusiasm one very stormy, cold Sunday.