McKinley—Why, yes, of course. I expect always to consult with the leading men of the party—you and the others.
R.—Others?
McK.—In the great scheme of the universe Heaven has provided others.
R.—There are also snakes and flies, but we do not accord them a voice in the ordering of large affairs.
McK.—There is my Cabinet.
R.—Nice chaps—they will, no doubt, be glad to carry out any policy that we may decide upon.
McK.—Then I understand that in the guidance and direction of this administration you have the goodness to care to be the Whole Thing?
R.—You do me the greatest injustice (lifting his eyes to the sky and reverently pointing in the same direction). There is a greater than I.
McK.—Have you any other news?
R.—I have read your message from start to finish.