“You do, eh?” remarked Mr. Gould, with undisguised disgust. “Well, have you figured how much you will lose on his blunders?”
When Col. F. K. Hain was made general manager of the elevated railroads in this city, he was unknown to Mr. Gould. It was not long, however, before the quiet little millionaire began to take a lively interest in him. Col. Hain possesses qualities which excited admiration in Mr. Gould’s breast. One day, not many years ago, Mr. Gould, as president of the Manhattan Railway Company, received Col. Hain’s written resignation. In great surprise he sent for Mr. Hain and asked him to explain the reason for his resignation.
“Mr. Gould,” said the colonel, “I have received from the Reading Railroad Company an offer of the position of general manager at a salary of $12,000 a year, and in justice to myself and my family I do not think that I ought to refuse it.”
“How much are you getting here?” asked Mr. Gould.
“Six thousand five hundred dollars a year,” replied Col. Hain.
“Is the increase in salary your only reason for your resignation?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Will you stay with us for $15,000 a year?” asked Mr. Gould.
“Certainly,” responded Col. Hain.
“Very well, let it be so,” said Mr. Gould. “And, Colonel, I am perfectly satisfied with your work. Never let a question of money come between us.”