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Lincoln, the unknown

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80• LINCOLN THE UNKNOWNDavid Davis, for example, and Logan. Yes, and Stephen A.Douglas. By investing in Chicago real estate, Douglas hadamassed a fortune and even become a philanthropist, givingChicago University ten acres of valuable land upon which toerect its buildings. Besides, he was now one of <strong>the</strong> most famouspolitical leaders in <strong>the</strong> nation.How often Mary <strong>Lincoln</strong> thought of him, and how keenlyshe wished she had married him! As Mrs. Douglas she wouldbe a social leader in Washington, wear Paris clo<strong>the</strong>s, enjoy tripsto Europe, dine with queens, and some day live in <strong>the</strong> WhiteHouse. So she probably pictured herself in vain day-dreams.What was her future as <strong>Lincoln</strong>'s wife? He would go on likethis to <strong>the</strong> end: riding <strong>the</strong> circuit for six months out of <strong>the</strong> year,leaving her alone at home, lavishing no love on her, and givingher no attention. . . . How different, how poignantly different,<strong>the</strong> realities of life were from <strong>the</strong> romantic visions she had oncedreamed at Madame Mentelle's in <strong>the</strong> long ago!

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