It will be seen that we were determined to get raw materials and were active in the pursuit.
We had lost and won, but the escapes in business affairs are sometimes very narrow.

Driving with Mr.Phipps from the mills one day we passed the National Trust Company office on Penn Street, Pittsburgh.

I noticed the large gilt letters across the window, "Stockholders individually liable." That very morning in looking over a statement of our affairs I had noticed twenty shares "National Trust Company" on the list of assets.

I said to Harry: "If this is the concern we own shares in, won't you please sell them before you return to the office this afternoon ?" He saw no need for haste.

It would be done in good time.
"No, Harry, oblige me by doing it instantly." He did so and had it transferred.