M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir——
M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
H.—Ho-o-o-wat!
[Falls in a fit of shivers.]
M. H.—The gentleman appears to be indisposed. Guess he was struck by a draft from the Open Door.
A BAFFLED AMBITION
McKinley, President. Roosevelt, Vice-President. Hay, Secretary of State. Doorkeeper.
Roosevelt—Mr. President, I have come to consult with you about——