Franklin Roosevelt, President of the Unites States, appointedJ.F.T. O'Connor of Los Angeles as the Comptroller of Currency.It marked a proud moment for the people of Los Angeles. A fewinfluential people of the town organised a luncheon in thehonourof O'Connor. Theeliteofthe town were invited. Businesstycoons rubbed shoulders with rich landlords. Professors andprofessionals had a gala time. A large number of women tooattended the function.O'Connor thanked the organisers for the honour. He went round,greeting friends and acquaintances. He stopped on seeing one ofthe leading film stars. She was young, extremely beautiful andcharming. He greeted her warmly. "Glad that you could come.You give Colour to the settings," O'Connor complimented her."Thank you. All of us, here, are happy at your success in politics."She paused, held him by the arm and enquired, "Is it true, mydearSir, that you plan to issue a new set of currency notes witha different design?""You seem to be well-informed," O'Connor dodged. But she didnot drop the topic. "Why can't you, my dear Mr O'Connor, putmy profile on the new currency notes?" She asked.That took O'Connor by surprise. He had least expected such asuggestion. The very idea was preposterous. How could he makeher understand without sounding rude? He realised the need tobe tactfuI. "Wonderfu I," he pressed her hand, gently, and showedhis joy. Her eyes sparkled with delight. Then he added, rathersadly, "However I'm afraid I can't comply with your request. Icertainly regret not being able to do so. But you know thePresident is opposed to hoarding and I know that if the youngmen get their hands on the money, with your picture on it, theywould never turn it loose."She got the message. He had turned her request down. Yet shedid not feel the slightest hurt. In fact she felt happy because hehad paid a tribute to her beauty. Tact saved the day for O'Connor.