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Roosevelt, Theodore

A delegation from Kansas visited Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay some years ago, while he was president. The host met them with coat and collar off, mopping his brow. Dee- Come "Ah, gentlemen," he said, "dee-lighted to see you. lighted. But I'm very busy putting in my hay just now. down to the barn with me and we'll talk things over while I work."

Down to the barn hustled President and delegation.

Mr. Roosevelt seized a pitchfork and-but where was the hay? "John!" shouted the President. "John! where's all the hay?" "Sorry, sir," came John's voice from the loft, "but I ain't had time to throw it back since you threw it up for yesterday's delegation."