The President meant to show Ratcliffe by the decision of his course, that he was master of the situation.

He broke at once into the middle of the matter: "I sent for you," said he, "to consult with you about my Cabinet.

Here is a list of the gentlemen I intend to invite into it.

You will see that I have got you down for the Treasury.

Will you look at the list and say what you think of it ?" Ratcliffe took the paper, but laid it at once on the table without looking at it.