"I shall give you none," he replied. "I have done my business at this bank for a long time, and if you do not know me, I shall apply where I am better known."
The president was firm in his position, and Mr. Chickering applied to another bank, which readily granted him the desired discount, and to which he at once transferred his business, which was worth to the bank about ten thousand dollars a year. Shortly after, a director of the institution at which he had formerly dealt called on him, and urged him to restore his business to the bank, assuring him that in future it would readily grant him any accommodation he might desire.
"No," he replied; "I will deal with no institution which, having had the opportunity of knowing me, suspects my responsibility."
Again having need of accommodation, he sent his notes for a large sum to one of the city banks for discount. The president said an indorser would be required.
"I shall indorse them myself," said Mr. Chickering.
"That will