There was no hand, no masculine hand, at least, which Richard would wait in line to grasp.
Richard, while declining to become part of the pageant, looked on.

It was worth while as a study in human nature.

The President peculiarly claimed his notice; by every sign it was this man who would oppose Senator Hanway, if the latter gentleman achieved his ambition and was put forward to lead his party's ticket.

Richard compared the present handshaking President with Senator Hanway, the latter being thereby advanced.

The President was a smooth, smug personage, of an appetite rather than an ambition for office.