I had no society there, and of course, got tired of my hum-drum life.

I had worked hard, been successful, and felt that I owed it to myself and my family to go somewhere and enjoy the privileges, social and educational, which I had the means to command.

I came to New York without consulting anybody, and bought this house.

The people protested, but ended by holding a public meeting, and passing a series of resolutions complimentary to me, of which I very naturally felt proud; and when I came away, they assembled at the roadside and gave me the friendliest cheers.
"_Reporter:_ How about the petroleum?
"_Answer:_ Well, that is an unaccountable thing.

I went into the Continental Company, and nothing would do for the people but to go in with me.