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Page 82
... felt puzzled at all , he would give them a test by which they could bring themselves to a just conclusion . Now , " said he , " if you were going to bet on this case , on which side would you be willing to risk a picayune ? That side on ...
... felt puzzled at all , he would give them a test by which they could bring themselves to a just conclusion . Now , " said he , " if you were going to bet on this case , on which side would you be willing to risk a picayune ? That side on ...
Page 87
... felt to be a disadvantage to his business , for he could attend upon his duties at the State House , and , at the same time , have a care that his professional interests were not entirely sacrificed . In the only session held by the ...
... felt to be a disadvantage to his business , for he could attend upon his duties at the State House , and , at the same time , have a care that his professional interests were not entirely sacrificed . In the only session held by the ...
Page 89
... felt afterwards that he could have done , under the circumstances , no less than he did . He stated to a friend , however , that he selected broad - swords because his arms were long . He had not the slightest intention of injur- ing Mr ...
... felt afterwards that he could have done , under the circumstances , no less than he did . He stated to a friend , however , that he selected broad - swords because his arms were long . He had not the slightest intention of injur- ing Mr ...
Page 95
... none could mistake . He felt that Mr. Clay did not regard him , or any other person in his presence , as , in any sense , on an equality with him . In short , he thought that Mr. Clay was overbearing and LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 95.
... none could mistake . He felt that Mr. Clay did not regard him , or any other person in his presence , as , in any sense , on an equality with him . In short , he thought that Mr. Clay was overbearing and LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 95.
Page 97
... “ old fogy- ish , " and indifferent to rising men , while the democratic party was lauded for the contrast which it presented in this partic- ular . Mr. Lincoln felt the charge as keenly as 7 LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 97.
... “ old fogy- ish , " and indifferent to rising men , while the democratic party was lauded for the contrast which it presented in this partic- ular . Mr. Lincoln felt the charge as keenly as 7 LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 97.
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