The aggregate of greenbacks returned exempt for that one year was over thirteen billions of dollars, while, as we know, the entire amount of greenbacks extant in the country is but a shadow above two hundred and forty millions.

I shall make no comment on the miracle, and cite it only as an incidental expression of one element of our money system." Senator Gruff, continuing, recurred to the pushing forward of Senator Hanway as a Presidential candidate.

It was, while unexpected by him, a movement so full of righteous politics that he confessed heartfelt gratification thereat.

Senator Gruff would suggest that one and only one gentleman among those present be selected to furnish the story to the press.
"In that way," explained Senator Gruff, "we will escape the confusion sure to be the consequence should a half-dozen of us answer inquiries." Senator Gruff, by common acclaim, was pitched upon as the one to deal with the papers.
"Why, then," returned Senator Gruff, with a quizzical eye, "I foresaw this honorable occasion and prepared for it.

I shall give what we have done to the _Daily Tory_, whose intelligent representative is with us as a guest." And thereupon Senator Gruff, while a smile went round at this evidence of fullest preparation for the unexpected, a smile which he met with a merry face, drew from his pocket a document and passed it over to Richard.