Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-12-16

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lnd him for you"
Mary enjoyed fun and this and like
sallies OF the young legislator added
certain zest 10 their friendship.
Women are like children in their love
of humor.
The oimInutlve Douglas saw I'm Miss
Todd an asset Of much value and his
attentions began TO be asslduous. Mary
was Indifferent to his lofty manner
and sonorous wocalism. Abe Lincoln
liked her better for that.
She encouraged the visits Of the lat
ter and invited his confidence. The
fact filled him with great Joy. They
went about together. In the Edwards
parlor he modestly told her OF his
work and his Life plan. She differed
with him on certain subjects which
were unfortunately fundamental. He
did not love her as he had loved Ann.
But her personality pleased and fas-
cinated the young legislator. One
evening under the spell Of It he asked
her to be his wife. She consented
Then he began to think Il over.
It was like Lincoln in his relations
with women to get the cart before the
horse, 40 to speak. The points upon
which they disagreed came up for con-
alteration. She could not think as be
did on the subject Of slavery and the
kindred one Of state rights. His man-
ners were not like hers They grew
naturally out Of ones history ana Char
= ~ - wew4A Ia
in his way. But, mainly, his manners
would have to be like the rugged limbs
Of the oak. The grace and elegance
Of the wGter~wil10w and the white
birch were not for him. 1t saddened
him to conclude that he would have
TO be for long time Just what he was
crude, awkward, unlearned in the
graces and amenities Of cultivated
people. He rightly judged that his
crudeness would be constant source
Of irritation to the proud Mary. As
their acquaintance progressed the
truth Of his conviction grew more APP
parent. This, however, did not so
much concern him as her lack OF sym
pathy with. some Of his deepest mo-
tives. He decided that, after all, he
did not love her and that to marry her
would he committing great wrong.
Some Of the unhappiest days OF his
life followed His conscience gave
him no rest. He knew not what to do.
He wrote letter to Miss Todd 10
which he reviewed the history Of his
thinking on the subject Of their mar
riase ana frankly but tenderly stated
his conviction that It would imperil
her happiness to marry him. Before
sending 1t he submitted the letter to
his friend Speed.
The latter read It over and looked
very grave
"What DO you think Of itf' Lincoln
|, asked.
II would never send letter like
, that to q lady" Speed answered. 'Ti
you feel as you say. go and tell heI
90. but don't put II IN a letter"
Lincoln went to see her that eve
ming and returned to his friend In q
. more cheerful mood
4Did you tell herY' Speed asked.
. eyes, I told her"
J "What happened"
, "she burst out crying and ] threw
my arms around her and kissed hel
ana that settled It. We are going t
! be married"
What an Illustration Of the human
ity and chivalry OF Honest Abe wal
2 In the proceedingl
I'm sure you'll get along all RICH
together" said Speed. "Your spiri
Is jealous OF any one likely to get Il
it's way. But she won't. She'll fai
!. in line and do what she can to hell
you"
9 Now, a little before this time, Henr.
7 Brimstead and other creditors OF Dayi
had gone to Chicago IN the matter Q
:. the satisfaction Of their judgmen
against him. Henry had driven
= wagon across the pralTies and, return
2 ina. had brought BIN and her mothe
= to his home and then 10 Springfield
s It was while they were there tina
: Harry had come down to Chicago on
: Of the woods In a condition Of healt
: which had alarmed bis physician. Th
= latter had put him on steamboat an
. sent him East. He was bound for tn
2 mountain country In northern Me-
! VI k.
y BIN and her mother returned
= Chicago on the stage, the former I
8 take place In the store as the repre-
= sentative OF Samson's interest
Harry was three years in the wilC
erness trying to regain his healtl
= Success came to him In the last yea
y OF his Punishment.
= Toward the end OF it he received
= letter from Mr.. Lincoln. II was wrf
: ten soon after that curious climax
: the counting OF Mary Todd. In tn
: letter he said:
i II am serving my last term In tE
legislature. / learn that you are
i better health and hope that you wi
s have the strength and inclination
q return soon and be n candidate Il