Rensselaer Union, Volume 3, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1871 — Anecdote of Saul, the Banker. [ARTICLE]

Anecdote of Saul, the Banker.

Archibald Saul, the wealthy banker, was well known on 'Change in his day. He was a small wiry man, keen and shrewd, and a great stickler for form. His clerks we re aware of hie precision, and failed not to do their work according to the rules and forms laid down. One day Saul called his private secretary and directed him to write to Mr. B-—, a rising merchant and importer. “ Write,” said the banker, *• that I have transacted the business which he intrusted to me agreeably to his wishes.” The secretary, at his desk, wrote, and when the body of the communication had been completed, he turned and asked—

“ With what form shall I close the letter, sir?” “ You may place,” said Saul, I have the ■honor to be yours.” . “Yes, sir.’’ “Ah! Wait. Tell me. Has Mr. B settled his accounts to date f” “Yes, sir. His accounts were 'settled promptly and cheerffilly.” “ Ah! Then you may place—l have the honor to be your very humble servant.” “By the way,” said the secretary, “I forgot to tell you that Mr. B has chartered two new ships, and his ventures are not only brilliant but safe. He is regarded a the knowing ones as a man of remark* : abilities.” “Ah ha! Indeed! Place quickly—l have the honor to be, Sir, with the highest consideration and res'pect, your very humble and very obedient servant I”