These suggestions were coming from many sources in the summer of 1910; Mr.Wilson was about to retire from the Presidency of Princeton; the movement had started to make him Governor of New Jersey, and it was well understood that this was merely intended as the first step to the White House.

But Mr.Wilson was himself undecided; to escape the excitement of the moment he had retired to a country house at Lyme, Connecticut.

In this place, in response to a letter, Page now sought him out.

His visit was a plea that Mr.Wilson should accept his proffered fate; the Governorship of New Jersey, then the Presidency, and the opportunity to promote the causes in which both men believed.
"But do you think I can do it, Page ?" asked the hesitating Wilson.
"I am sure you can": and then Page again, with his customary gusto, launched into his persuasive argument.

His host at one moment would assent; at another present the difficulties; it was apparent that he was having trouble in reaching a decision.