Grant and Lincoln's invitation

[Linda Anderson]

(10-11-2014 09:27 PM)LincolnToddFan Wrote:  Exactly. With the exception of a few people, especially Charles Sumner who was really her champion after the tragedy, people turned their backs on Mary and she had herself to blame, mostly.

But I think it's more accurate to say she could be clueless in one-on-one social interactions-she had NONE of Lincoln's remarkable emotional intelligence. But Mary was brilliant as a hostess and in society gatherings in general. As a young woman most agreed that she was enchanting.

Good point, Toia!