I asked him if he would come to Altoona if I sent for him, and I promised to lay the matter before Mr.Scott at once upon my return.

I could not get that sleeping-car idea out of my mind, and was most anxious to return to Altoona that I might press my views upon Mr.Scott.When I did so, he thought I was taking time by the forelock, but was quite receptive and said I might telegraph for the patentee.

He came and contracted to place two of his cars upon the line as soon as they could be built.

After this Mr.Woodruff, greatly to my surprise, asked me if I would not join him in the new enterprise and offered me an eighth interest in the venture.
I promptly accepted his offer, trusting to be able to make payments somehow or other.

The two cars were to be paid for by monthly installments after delivery.