He said there was an important matter about which he desired to talk with me.

My name, he said, had been the subject of a recent conversation between the President and himself.

The President, he said, was well aware of the cordial relations existing between us, and believed that if any man could influence my action he, Gresham, was that man.
"Now," said the Judge, "the President has formed a very favorable opinion of you.

He is anxious to have you remain at the head of the important bureau over which you are now presiding in such a creditable and satisfactory manner.

But you understand that it is a political office.