The Pennsylvania senator and I went to the extreme, the President of course willing enough for us to play his hand for him.

But the Speaker of the House persistently stayed with us and could not be driven out.
When it came to a draw Senator Cameron drew one card.

Mr.Cleveland and I stood pat.

But Mr.Carlisle drew four cards.

At length, after much banter and betting, it reached a show-down and, _mirabile dictu_, the Speaker held four kings! "Take the money, Carlisle; take the money," exclaimed the President.