Emmons County record., 1921-12-29

Some Of the unhappiest days Of hit
life followed. His conscience gave
him no rest. He knew not what to do
He wrote letter to Miss Todd II
which he reviewed the history of his
thinking on the subject Of their mar
riage and frankly but tenderly stated
his conviction that 1t would imperil
her happiness to marry him. Before
sending it he submitted the letter tc
his friend Speed.
The latter read 1t over and looked
very grave.
"What do you think Of it!" Lincoln
asked.
Il would never send letter like
that to a lady," Speed answered. vi
you feel as you say, go and tell her
so, but don't put 1t in a letter."
Lincoln went to see her that eve
ming and returned to his friend in q
more cheerful mood. jg
ibid you tell her?" Speed asked.
''Yes, I told her."
"What happened?"
"She burst out crying and I threw
my arms around her and kissed her
and that settled it. We are going to
be married."
What an illustration Of the human.
ity and chivalry Of Honest Abe was
In the proceeding!
"Im, sure you'll get along all right
together" said Speed. "Your spiri,
is Jealous Of amy one likely to, get In
its way. But she won't. She'll fall
In. line and do what she can to help
you" stt.. Il
Now, little before this time, Henry
Brimstead and other creditors of Davis
had gone to Chicago in the matter Of
the satisfaction Of their judgment
against him. Henry had driven q
wagon across the prairies and, return.
ing, had brought BIN and her mother
to his home and then to Springfield
It was while they were there that
Harry had come down to Chicago out
Of the woods in a condition Of health
which had alarmed his physician. The
latter had put him on steamboat and
sent him East. He was bound for the
mountain country In northern New
York. .s Il
Bim and her mother returned tt
Chicago on the stage, the former tc
take q place in the store as the repre-
sentative Of Samson's interest.
Harry was three years In the wild
erness trying to regain his health
Success came to him. in the last yeal
Of his banishment.
Toward the end of it he received 9
letter from. Mr.. Lincoln. It was writ
ten soon after that curious climax II
the counting Of Mary Todd. In thi.
letter he said:
Il am serving my last term In the
legislature. I learn that you are ir
better health and hope that you will
I have the strength and inclination tt
return soon and be candidate fol
my seat in the house. Samson will
not do 1t, being so busy with large
affairs. You are young. You hav,
won distinction in. the service Of You
country. You have studied the prob
lens Of the county and the state
samson ana naker ana logan an
browning agree WIN me that you ar
the man lor tne p'ace. !, g
AZ ,ul myself am Eolns 70 : :
n'aE.'eu ~ year y ". : snan = nav
% give an my tlhe g tne practlce = :.
tne lsw. am =, nov. = pal.hslsn,l
Win stephen :. LOGAN anu an SOW! !V
clearing my corsc'ence VI oeot.
nave aone wnat coulu Ior .ae sta.'
ana ior. sansamon 1'lls county. y nasn
neen mucn. want you 70 Ake 81
'ee Duraen, = YOU can' u1.ll get re
q my depts, at least. ~ y ana Dygs
may Jump INTO !nel t.ne asein: Is
hafry was was slala y ooey tne slm 81
mons. Soon sitter the arrival OF M
Lincoln's letter his doctor gave th'
young man what he called IAN honor
able discharge. The magic Of youtf
and its courage and sof good air hat
wrought 2 change of which the abl'
doctor. had had little hope in the be