John Hepburn Blaffer

John Blaffer worked two hours a day and, having an unusually quick mind, accomplished more than most men did in eight hours. As an experienced oilman, he was helpful to Enrico di Portanova, pointing out that if his mother’s trusts were being charged for drilling fees in an oil field, they should also be paid royalties. Blaffer entertained constantly, and he introduced Enrico to all his friends.