. Abraham Lincoln's stories and speeches : including "early life stories" : "professional life stories" : "White House incidents" : "war reminiscences," etc., etc. : also his speeches, chronologically arranged, from Pappsville, Ill., 1832, to his last speech in Washington, April 11, 1865 : including his inaugurals, Emancipation proclamation, Gettysburg address, etc., etc., etc. : fully illustrated . incoln, said he, I should notmuch wonder if you are right, for he has nearly upset mehalf-a-dozen times since starting. So, putting his headout of the window, he shouted, Why, you infernal scoun-dr
. Abraham Lincoln's stories and speeches : including "early life stories" : "professional life stories" : "White House incidents" : "war reminiscences," etc., etc. : also his speeches, chronologically arranged, from Pappsville, Ill., 1832, to his last speech in Washington, April 11, 1865 : including his inaugurals, Emancipation proclamation, Gettysburg address, etc., etc., etc. : fully illustrated . incoln, said he, I should notmuch wonder if you are right, for he has nearly upset mehalf-a-dozen times since starting. So, putting his headout of the window, he shouted, Why, you infernal scoun-drel you are drunk ! Upon which pulling up his horses and turning roundwith great gravity, the coachman said. Be dad ! butthats the first rightful decision your honor has given forthe last twelve months ! ? Honest Abe and His Lady Client. About the time Mr. Lincoln began to be known as asuccessful lawyer, he was waited upon by a lady, whoheld a real-estate claim which she desired to have him 90 liccolns stories and speeches. prosecute, putting into his hands, with the necessarypapers, a check for two hundred and fifty dollars, as aretaining fee. Mr. Lincoln said he would look the caseover, and asked her to call again the next day. Uponpresenting herself, Mr. Lincoln told her that he had gonethrough the papers very carefully, and must tell herfrankly that there was not a peg to hang her claim. upon, and he could not conscientiously advise her tobring an action. The lady was satisfied, and, thankinghim, rose to go. Wait, said Mr, Lincoln, fumbling in his vest pocket;here is the check you left with me. But, Mr. Lincoln, returned the lady, I think youearned that PROFESSIONAL LIFE. 91 •No, no, he responded, handing it back to her; thatwould not be right, I cant take pay for doing myduty. -rot- Attention Shown to Relatives. One of the most beautiful traits of Mr. Lincoln washis considerate regard for the poor and obscure relativeshe had left, plodding along in their humble ways of li
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