True stories of great American men : for young Americans (1898)
Brooks, Elbridge Streeter, 1846-1902 · Chicago ; Philadelphia ; Toronto : J.C. Winston · leaf 84
he was very fond of it, but hisenjoyments were of a peculiarcast. He did not mix in the wildand mirthful scenes, but usuallysat quiet, taking little part in theconversation, seldom, it is said,ever smiling or telling a joke.He seemed lost most of the timein his thoughts. For this reason,people used…
