But how would it strike you if I were to say that I was in Washington all the time this bill was pending?
and what if I added that I put the measure through myself?
Yes, sir, I did that little thing.

And moreover, I never paid a dollar for any man's vote and never promised one.

There are some ways of doing a thing that are as good as others which other people don't happen to think about, or don't have the knack of succeeding in, if they do happen to think of them.

My dear sir, I am obliged to knock some of your expenses in the head--for never a cent was paid a Congressman or Senator on the part of this Navigation Company." The president smiled blandly, even sweetly, all through this harangue, and then said: "Is that so ?" "Every word of it." "Well it does seem to alter the complexion of things a little.

You are acquainted with the members down there, of course, else you could not have worked to such advantage ?" "I know them all, sir.