The “rubber box” or did Laura Keene indeed held Lincoln’s head?

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Thank you for that last sentence, Jim! Have we ever questioned ourselves as to how we would act in such a situation (or in bad situations like she had gone through previously)?

Kathy, am I correct that one of the Petersen daughters spent a lot of time in the parlor with Mrs. Lincoln? I keep thinking that I read somewhere that she received a token in appreciation for her service - maybe a handkerchief? I may have read this in Robert Bain's book, so please don't anyone quote me on it because Bain is not the most reliable source, IMO.