He accordingly went to the door of the Speaker's room, which was then opposite the door of the House of Representatives, by the side of the Speaker's chair.

He found Blaine's messenger keeping the door, who told him that Mr.Blaine was engaged and could not see anybody.

"Very well," said General Butler, "I will wait." Accordingly, he took a chair and seated himself at the door, so that he might intercept Blaine as he came out.

Blaine, learning that Butler was there, went out the window, round by the portico, and entered the House by another entrance.

Somebody came along and, seeing Butler seated in the corridor, said: "What are you about here, General ?" "Waiting for Blaine," was the reply.