1 second History

J. P. Morgan

Banker, industrialist and purported pedovore, J.P. Morgan was the world's richest man, boiler room cheapies and presidents alike fought to gave him shines; but all his wealth could not buy a decent nose.

"What ever you do, don't stare at it. Don't mention it. Pretend it isn't there," was the advice of celebrated art dealer Bernard Berenson to his salesclerk, but the clerk was so nervous on meeting Morgan he offered to fetch him some fresh cream for his nose.

"I mean coffee," said the clerk.