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Secretary Chase was not originally a profane man. He learned how to
swear after he went into Lincoln's Cabinet. One day, after he had
delivered himself vigorously, Lincoln said to him:
"Mr. Chase, are you an Episcopalian?"
"Why do you ask?" was the somewhat surprised counter-question.
"Oh, just out of curiosity," replied Lincoln. "Seward is an
Episcopalian, and I had noticed that you and he swore in much the same
manner."
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_Family Physician_: "Well, I congratulate you."
_Patient_ (excitedly): "I will recover?"
_Family Physician_: "Not exactly, but--well, after consultation, we
find that your disease is entirely novel, and if the autopsy should
demonstrate that fact we have decided to name it after you."