Mr Lincoln And The Bible
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LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
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Good Stories For Great Holidays
BY Z. A. MUDGE (ADAPTED)
A visitor in Washington once had an appointment to see Mr. Lincoln
at five o'clock in the morning. The gentleman made a hasty toilet
and presented himself at a quarter of five in the waiting-room of the
President. He asked the usher if he could see Mr. Lincoln.
"No," he replied.
"But I have an engagement to meet him this morning," answered the
visitor.
"At what hour?" asked the usher.
"At five o'clock."
"Well, sir, he will see you at five."
The visitor waited patiently, walking to and fro for a few minutes, when
he heard a voice as if in grave conversation.
"Who is talking in the next room?" he asked.
"It is the President, sir," said the usher, who then explained that
it was Mr. Lincoln's custom to spend every morning from four to five
reading the Scriptures, and praying.