She put her wrinkled,
work-hardened hand on his.
When the time came to say good-by, she could hardly keep the tears back.
"Will I ever see you again?" she asked. "What if something should happen
to you, Abe? I feel it in my heart--"
"Now, now, Mother." He held her close. "Trust in the Lord and all will
be well."
"God bless you, Abraham."
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He kissed her and was gone. "He was the best boy I ever saw," she
thought, as she watched him drive away.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Growing up in southern Indiana, not far from where Abraham Lincoln spent
his boyhood, Frances Cavanah has always had a special interest in
Lincoln and the people who knew him. Furthermore, she is recognized
today as one of America's leading writers of historical books for boys
and girls. She has written many books for young people and has also been
associate editor of _Child Life Magazine_. One of her most interesting
and beautiful books is OUR COUNTRY'S STORY, a fascinating
introduction to American history, told in terms simple enough for
children under nine. Miss Cavanah now lives in Washington, D.
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