He was the most reserved and silent of men, next to General Grant, that I ever knew, although General Grant was more voluble when at home with friends.

He walked about as if he saw nobody when he made his periodical visits to Pittsburgh.
This reserve I learned afterwards was purely the result of shyness.

I was surprised when in Mr.Scott's office he came to the telegraph instrument and greeted me as "Scott's Andy." But I learned afterwards that he had heard of my train-running exploit.

The battle of life is already half won by the young man who is brought personally in contact with high officials; and the great aim of every boy should be to do something beyond the sphere of his duties--something which attracts the attention of those over him.
Some time after this Mr.Scott wished to travel for a week or two and asked authority from Mr.Lombaert to leave me in charge of the division.

Pretty bold man he was, for I was then not very far out of my teens.