Hurrah for Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln loved children, and even strange children were drawn to him, as though they had known him all their lives. Here are a few of the stories told about Lincoln and his child-friends.
Soon after Lincoln was elected President, he went to Chicago, where he was welcomed with shouts and cheers.
Later, as he sat in a room talking with friends, a little boy was led in. At the sight of the President-elect, he took off his hat and swung it, shouting:—
“Hurrah for Lincoln!”
Lincoln rose, and catching the little fellow in his strong hands, tossed him to the ceiling, shouting:—
“Hurrah for you!”
Only Eight of Us, Sir!
On this same visit to Chicago, while Lincoln was talking with visitors, a little German girl, heading a delegation of other girls, walked timidly up to him.
“What do you want, my little girl? What can I do for you?” he asked kindly.