rue, my friend responded, in every senceof the word. He nodded pleasantly at the compliment, andthen turning to me remarked, But what do our friends sayof us now? What they predicted for you, Mr. Lincoln, hascome to pass, I answered, and you are to be inaugurated thesecond time. He nodded his head… … Then turning to me he said, I am sorry you cannot remain to witnessthe inauguration, as no doubt you wish. Indeed we would enjoy it, I replied,but the crowd will be so great we will not be able to see you, Mr. Lincoln,even if we remain. You could not help it, he answered, drawing his tallfigure to…
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 · Spiritualism
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