Altho Mrs. J. Alden Gaylord conducts a bond-investment business in
Wall Street, she firmly believes that financial success can be gained
in that “frenzied” business center by godly spiritual guidance. Mrs.
Gaylord has achieved the distinction of taking over the management of
the affairs of her late husband and running them on original lines.
Says the New York _Herald_:
Seated in a spacious office, this plucky little woman spends
her time discussing with her clients the flotation of security
issues and the financing of railway lines. Religious mottoes are
posted on the walls, and a Testament and prayer-books occupy a
conspicuous place on the desk.
“Yes, every morning after I arrive in this city,” said Mrs.
Gaylord, “I spend a few minutes in Old Trinity to pray. That was
a custom of my husband’s, who was one of the most godly men that
lived. Before we begin business here we have a prayer-meeting
in the office. I have a good many young men here to whom I am
teaching the business. I conduct the services, assisted by my
partner, Mr. Fletcher.
“We carry on our work here according to the teaching of the
Scriptures. Even if I make only one-quarter of one per cent,
that is enough. And business is coming in from every part of the
country. It is perfectly wonderful. Only yesterday two loans
came in--one for $3,000,000 and another for $2,000,000.
“The deals will be closed to-morrow. I believe the Lord has
educated me in all this. I know He is helping me, and the money
I make will all go to the Lord. I only want to provide for my
grandchildren. All the rest will go to charity and missions.”
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