Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 679
-67. 5« 522 THE BOYS LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. [April, almost of solemnity. Mr. Lincoln took hisstand in the waiting-room while his friends filedpast him, often merely pressing his hand in silentemotion. The arrival of the rushing train brokein upon this ceremony, and the crowd closedabout the car… … now leave, not knowing when or whether everI may return, with a task before me greater thanthat which rested upon Washington. Withoutthe assistance of that Divine Being who everattended him, I cannot succeed. With thatassistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him whocan go with me, and remain with you,…
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