"I can have no objection," said he, "to any Cabinet you may appoint, provided I am not included in it.

My wish is to remain where I am.

There I can serve your administration better than in the Cabinet." "Then you refuse ?" growled the President.
"By no means.

I only decline to offer any advice or even to hear the names of my proposed colleagues until it is decided that my services are necessary.

If they are, I shall accept without caring with whom I serve." The President glared at him with an uneasy look.