. "Abe" Lincoln's yarns and stories : a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller [excerpts]. laffair. One after another ofthe Cabinet presented hisviews, and Mr. Seward readan elaborate diplomatic dis-patch, which he had pre-pared. Finally Mr. Lincoln readwhat he termed a few briefremarks upon the subject,and asked the opinions of hisauditors. They unanimouslyagreed that our side of thequestion needed no moreargument than was con-tained in the Presidentsfew brief remarks. Mr. Seward said he wouldbe glad to adopt the remark
. "Abe" Lincoln's yarns and stories : a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller [excerpts]. laffair. One after another ofthe Cabinet presented hisviews, and Mr. Seward readan elaborate diplomatic dis-patch, which he had pre-pared. Finally Mr. Lincoln readwhat he termed a few briefremarks upon the subject,and asked the opinions of hisauditors. They unanimouslyagreed that our side of thequestion needed no moreargument than was con-tained in the Presidentsfew brief remarks. Mr. Seward said he wouldbe glad to adopt the remarks,and, giving them more of the phraseology usual in diplomatic circles, sendthem to Lord Palmerston, the British premier. Then, said Secretary Stanton, came the demonstration. The Presi-dent, half wheeling in his seat, threw one leg over the chair-arm. and,holding the letter in his hand, said, Seward, do you suppose Palmerstonwill understand our position from that letter, just as it is? Certainly, Mr. President. Do you suppose the London Times will? Certainly. Do you suppose the average Englishman of affairs will? Certainly; it cannot be mistaken in YARNS AND STORIES. 273 FEW, BUT BOISTEROUS. Lincoln was a very quiet man, and went about his business in a quiet way,making the least noise possible. He heartily disliked those boisterous peo-ple who were constantly deluging him with advice, and shouting at the topsof their voices whenever they appeared at the White House. These noisypeople create a great clam-or, said he one day, in con-versation with some personalfriends, and remind me, bythe way, of a good story Iheard out in Illinois while Iwas practicing, or trying topractice, some law there. Iwill say, though, that I prac-ticed more law than I evergot paid for. A fellow who lived justout of town, on the bank of alarge marsh, conceived a bigidea in the money-makingline. He took it to a promi-nent merchant, and began todevelop his plans and specifi-cations. There are a
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