Behind the Scenes, Or, Thirty Years a Slave, And Four Years in the White House
Behind the Scenes, Or, Thirty Years a Slave, And Four Years in the White House
Keckley Elizabeth
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Frederick Douglass, the eloquent colored orator, on the out- skirts of the crowd. Behind the Scenes. 159 "How do,,you do, Mr. Douglass? A fearful jam to-night. Tou are going in, of course? " " No — that is, no to your last question." " Not going in to shate the President by the hand ! Why, pray ? " " The best reason in the world. Strict orders have been issued not to admit people of color." " It is a shame, Mr. Douglass, that you should thus be placed under ban. Never mind ; wait here, and I wi...ll see what can be done." The gentleman entered the White House, and working his way to the President, asked permis- sion to introduce Mr. Douglass to him. "Certainly," said Mr. Lincoln. "Bring Mr. Douglass in, by all means. I shall be glad to meet him." The gentleman returned, and soon Mr. Douglass stood face to face with the President. Mr. Lincoln pressed his hand warmly, saying: "Mr. Douglass, I am glad to meet you. I have 160 Behind tJie Scenes. long admired ypur course, and I value your opinions highly." Mr?
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