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Show Secretary Thompson, when in his office one day, received an acquaintance who brought with him a stranger whom he presented to the Secretary. In a short time Mr. Evarts came in, and Mr. Thompson introduced both gentlemen to him, but could not remember the stranger's name. "Mott-Randolph Mott-is my name," said the latter. "Are you Randolph Mott who used to live in Culpepper county?" asked the Secretary. "I am," said the other. "Well, Mott, I'm glad to see you," said Mr. Thompson, and turning again to the Secretary of State, he added: "Mr. Evarts let me now introduce to you the man who taught me how to sew." And then he explained that when a boy he had intended to become a tailor, and worked for a time in the shop of Mr. Mott, who was of that trade. |