Chapter 22 No.22

President and People-Society at the White House in 1862-3-The President's Informal Receptions-A Variety of Callers-Characteristic Traits of Lincoln-His Ability to Say No when Necessary-Would not Countenance Injustice-Good Sense and Tact in Settling Quarrels-His Shrewd Knowledge of Men-Getting Rid of Bores-Loyalty to his Friends-Views of his Own Pos