“June 30⁠—At 3:30 o’clock ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, accompanied by Senator Lodge, called to pay his respects to the President. He was met at the entrance by Captain Butt, who announced his arrival. The President immediately came out and greeted his visitor most affectionately, addressing him as Theodore.

“Colonel Roosevelt took both hands of the President, and said,

“ ‘ Mr. President, it is fine to see you looking so well.’

“ ‘But why “ Mr. President”?’ laughed the President.

“ ‘Because,’ replied Colonel Roosevelt, ‘it used to be “ Mr. President” and “Will,” now it must be “ Mr. President” and “Theodore.” ’