To what extent Page's conversation converted him the record does not disclose; it is apparent, however, that when, in the next two years, difficulties came, his mind seemed naturally to turn in Page's direction.

Especially noticeable is it that he appeals to Page for help against his fool friends.

An indiscreet person in New Jersey is booming Mr.Wilson for the Presidency; the activity of such a man inevitably brings ridicule upon the object of his attention; cannot Page find some kindly way of calling him off?
Mr.Wilson asks Page's advice about a campaign manager, and incidentally expresses his own aversion to a man of "large calibre" for this engagement.

There were occasional conferences with Mr.Wilson on his Presidential prospects, one of which took place at Page's New York apartment.

Page was also the man who brought Mr.Wilson and Colonel House together; this had the immediate result of placing the important state of Texas on the Wilson side, and, as its ultimate consequence, brought about one of the most important associations in the history of American politics.