 Marshall was known for his quick wit and a good sense of humor . On hearing of his nomination as vice president , he announced that he was not surprised , as " Indiana is the mother of Vice Presidents ; home of more second @-@ class men than any other state " . One of his favorite jokes was about a woman with two sons , one of whom went to sea and one of whom was elected vice president ; neither was ever heard of again . On his election as vice president , he sent Woodrow Wilson a book , inscribed " From your only Vice " . 
