Carl Sandburg and Lincoln

[RJNorton]

Joe, I do not think I have heard that one.

I have heard of this one:

Riding along a road, he was met by a woman. As she passed the woman looked at him intently and finally observed: "Well, you are the ugliest man I ever saw." "Perhaps so," admitted the unfortunate fellow, somewhat crestfallen, "but I can't help that, madam." "No, I suppose not," agreed the woman, "but you might stay at home."