It was my privilege to become well acquainted with him in after years.

If ever a man was without the slightest trace of affectation, Grant was that man.

Even Lincoln did not surpass him in that: but Grant was a quiet, slow man while Lincoln was always alive and in motion.

I never heard Grant use a long or grand word, or make any attempt at "manner," but the general impression that he was always reticent is a mistake.

He was a surprisingly good talker sometimes and upon occasion liked to talk.