Lincoln Story Book, The

<h3>HIS HIGH MIGHTINESS.</h3> <p>The little "court" of the White House wrangling about a fit title for the Chief, that of "excellency" not being taken as sufficient, one disputant suggested that the Dutch one of "high mightiness" might fit. Speaker Mullenberg, at the first Presidency, pronounced on the question at a dinner where Washington was sitting.</p> <p>"Why, general, if we were certain the office would always be held by men as large as yourself (how cleverly he shunned the use of either "great" or "grand!") or Mr. Wynkopp there, it would be appropriate enough! But, if by chance a President as small as my opposite neighbor should be elected, his high mightiness would be ridiculous!"</p> <p>The quarrelers were hushed, thinking if Douglas, the Little Giant, had preceded or should follow their colossus of six feet three! <br/> <br/> <br/></p> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />