Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 220
anda laugh arose. ButMr. Lincoln, leaningforward with a good-humored smile, saidquietly: My man, I doubtit; in fact, I m sureI am the taller. How-ever, come up, andlet s measure. The crowd madeway; the workmanclimbed to the plat-form, and stoodback to back withthe President-elect. Yes, Abe Lincoln;… … Each put up a handto see whose head overtopped. Evidently Mr.Lincoln was the victor; for with a smile ofsatisfaction, he turned and offered his hand tohis beaten rival, saying cordially : I thought you were mistaken and I wasright; but I wished to be sure and to have yousatisfied. However, we are…
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