Abe threw back his shoulders. "I aim to study and get ready and then the chance will come."
He lifted his battered straw hat, and started down the path toward the field. He walked with dignity. Elizabeth had not realized that he was so tall.
"I declare," she said, "he really means it!"
Sammy had come up and heard her. "Means what. Mamma?" he asked.
Elizabeth took his hand. "Didn't you know, Sammy? Abe is fixing to be President some day."
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On Sunday morning the Lincolns went to church. All except Sarah. She had a headache.