<h3>"GI'E US A GOOD CONCEIT!"</h3>
<p>A place-hunter hastened to his old acquaintance, Lincoln, when he was
seated, of course, to secure a trough. But he aimed high--in contrast
to Lincoln's adage that a novice should aim low! The least he named
was the berth of master of the mint.</p>
<p>"Good gracious!" ejaculated the chief. "Why did he not ask to be
secretary of the treasury and have done with it?" Reflecting, he
observed: "Well, now, I never thought that lank had anything more
than average ability when we were youngsters together. But, then,
I suppose, he thought the same thing about me, and yet--here I am!"
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