McK.—No, no, John, it is about you.
H.—About me? Surely, you do not mean—you cannot think that another change in the Cabinet——
McK.—May you be Secretary of State for a thousand years.
H.—Then speak it out. I have a heart for any fate except one.
McK.—Well, it is this: I have not seen nor heard of anybody who seems to want you for Vice-President. Actually, your name has not been mentioned except by myself.
H.—And to whom were you pleased to mention it, if I may ask?
McK.—To Senator Hanna.
H.—And am I worthy to know what he said?
McK.—It will pain you, John. Mr. Hanna is a strong, coarse man who says what he thinks and never stops to think what he says.
H.—What did he say?