Lincoln had become the readiest of public speakers by his long
experience. So it was matter for surprise that he, famed for rapid
repartee, should have refrained from taking any notice of an
interrupter whose shout could have been turned on him; so thought a
friend on the platform.
"Why don't you answer him?"
"I am after votes and that man's is as good as any other man's!"
replied Mr. Lincoln.
(The Honorable Mr. Palmer says of above: "Mr. Lincoln told me this.")
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