In reply to:

Once at a social gathering, Gladstone said to Disraeli,
"I predict, Sir, that you will die either by hanging or
of some vile disease". Disraeli replied, "That all
depends upon whether I embrace your principles or your
mistress".


Sorry Dr. Bill, but I'm pretty sure this was first addressed to the Earl of Sandwich, with the word pox used instead of vile disease.

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