McK.—The head. [Rings bell, enter Hay.] Mr. Secretary, this gentleman has the goodness to wish to resign and become a part of the administration. Is there a vacancy in the Cabinet?
Hay—You can easily make one, sir, by appointing him.
[Exit Roosevelt, swearing.]
The Russian Ambassador has called to talk of a concerted movement on Peking, to rescue the besieged legations.
McK.—Never mind that now—let us have peace.
[Enter Doorkeeper, pale and agitated.]
Doorkeeper—O, if you please, sir, the gentleman with the teeth!
McK.—Well?
D.—He—he showed ’em!
McK.—Well?