Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)
Alan Baxter: Billy Herndon
Quotes
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Billy Herndon : I saw Ninian Edwards, sir. He invited you to his party this evening.
Abraham Lincoln : Gettin' quite a habit with him. What's the occasion this time?
Billy Herndon : He wants you to meet his sister-in-law, Miss Mary Todd, who's just arrived from Kentucky.
Abraham Lincoln : You don't say so? Well, I *am* becoming a social success.
Billy Herndon : Yes, Mr. Lincoln, you are. And I'm afraid you enjoy it!
Abraham Lincoln : Well, the Todd family are mighty high-class people. Spell their name with two "d"s, which is pretty impressive when you consider one was enough for God.
