And they brought me home with a torchlight procession." "It is wonderful, Colonel, simply wonderful." "It's the loftiest official position in the whole earth." "I should think so--and the most commanding." "You have named the word.

Think of it.

I frown, and there is war; I smile, and contending nations lay down their arms." "It is awful.

The responsibility, I mean." "It is nothing.

Responsibility is no burden to me; I am used to it; have always been used to it." "And the work--the work! Do you have to attend all the sittings ?" "Who, I?
Does the Emperor of Russia attend the conclaves of the governors of the provinces?
He sits at home, and indicates his pleasure." Washington was silent a moment, then a deep sigh escaped him.
"How proud I was an hour ago; how paltry seems my little promotion now! Colonel, the reason I came to Washington is,--I am Congressional Delegate from Cherokee Strip!" The Colonel sprang to his feet and broke out with prodigious enthusiasm: "Give me your hand, my boy--this is immense news! I congratulate you with all my heart.