Although once governor of Tennessee, it still was an honor for Mr.Polk to be sought out by Senator John Calhoun, sometime vice-president, sometime cabinet member in different capacities.

He showed this as he uncovered.

A rather short man, and thin, well-built enough, and of extremely serious mien, he scarce could have been as wise as he looked, any more than Mr.
Daniel Webster; yet he was good example of conventional politics, platitudes and all.
"They have adjourned at the House, then ?" said Calhoun.
"Yes, and adjourned a bear pit at that," answered the gentleman from Tennessee.

"Mr.Tyler has asked me to come across town to meet him.

Do you happen to know where he is now ?" "He was here a few moments ago, Governor.