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Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

CHAPTER VI
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It was there that I saw for the first time the great man in our railroad field--Mr.Lombaert, general superintendent.
His secretary at that time was my friend, Robert Pitcairn, for whom I had obtained a situation on the railroad, so that "Davy," "Bob," and "Andy" were still together in the same service.

We had all left the telegraph company for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Mr.Lombaert was very different from Mr.Scott; he was not sociable, but rather stern and unbending.

Judge then of Robert's surprise, and my own, when, after saying a few words to me, Mr.Lombaert added: "You must come down and take tea with us to-night." I stammered out something of acceptance and awaited the appointed hour with great trepidation.

Up to this time I considered that invitation the greatest honor I had received.

Mrs.Lombaert was exceedingly kind, and Mr.
Lombaert's introduction of me to her was: "This is Mr.Scott's 'Andy.'" I was very proud indeed of being recognized as belonging to Mr.Scott.
An incident happened on this trip which might have blasted my career for a time.


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