The Jasper news., 1921-12-22

of humor.
The diminutive Douglas saw In Miss
Todd an asset OF much value and his |
attentions began to be asslduous. Mary |
was Indifferent to his lofty manner |
and sonorous yocalism. Abe Lincoln
liked her better for that
She encouraged the visits Of the lat
ter and invited his confidence. The
fact filled him with a 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 Gs he had loved Ann.
But her personality pleased and fas-
cinated the young legislator. One
evening under the spell Of II he asked
her to be his wife. She consented.
Then he began to think 1t over.
II was like Lincoln In his relations
with women to get the cart before the
horse. so to speak. The points upon
which they disagreed came up for con-
federation. She could not think as he
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 and char
meter. He could be kind and gentle
! In his way. But, mainly, his manners
would have to be like the rugged limbs
of the oak. The grace and elegance
of the water-willow 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 o constant source
4 OF irritation ITO 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
patty with some Of his deepest mo-
tives. He decided that, after all, he
did not love her and that to marry her
would be committing great wrong
Some Of the unhappiest days Of his
life followed. His conscience gave
him no rest. He knew not what 20 do.
He wrote a letter to Miss Todd in
which he reviewed the history Of his
thinking on the subject of their mar
rage and frankly but tenderly stated
his conviction that It would imperil
her happiness to marry him. Before
sending II he submitted the letter to
his friend Speed.
The latter read 1t over and looked
very grave.
"what do you think of It'll" Lincoln
asked.
II would never send letter like
that to a lady" Speed answered. III
you feel as you say, go and tell heI
30. but don't put 1t in a letter"
Lincoln went to see her that eve
ming and returned to his friend in 9
: more cheerful mood.
did you tell ber2" Speed asked.
yes. l told her."
"Whnt happened7
"She burst out crying and l threw
my arms around her and kissed hel
I and that settled It. We are going I,
] be married"
What an illustration OF the human
. ity and chiyalry OF Honest Abe wa
In the proceedingi
"rm sure you'll get along all RICH
Q together" said Speed. 'Your spiri
d is jealous OF any one likely to get II
l. Its way. But she won't. She'll fal
e in line and do what she can to hell
5 you"
e Now, little before this time, Henri.
e Brimstead and other creditors OF Davi
s had gone to Chicago In the matter o
9 the satisfaction OF their judgmen
against him. Henry had driven
4 wagon across the pralries and, return
= ing, had brought BIN and her mothe
d to his home and then TO Springfield
q 1t was while they were there .ha
Harry had come down To Chicago on
J. Of the woods In condition Of heaIt
y which had alarmed his physician. Tn
y latter had put him. on q steamboat IN
y sent him East. He was bound for ii
y mountain country in northern Ne'
York.
n BIN and her mother returned I
d Chicago on the stage. the former I
n take q place IN the store as the reprI
h sentative Of Samson's interest.
10 Harry was three years In the will
erness trying to regain his healtl
e Success came 10 him 10 the last yez
d Of his banishment.
3. howard the end Of Il be received