At the Game

At the opening of the World's Series at Washington, Mr. Coolidge observed Andrew W. Mellon peering at the play with great diligence. The President leaned over to the Speaker of the House and remarked:

"I never knew Secretary Mellon enjoyed baseball."

Mr. Gillett looked up quizzically:

"What makes you think he does?"

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