Yankee Mouse: Gettysburg Address Observer Book #2

Yankee Mouse: Gettysburg Address Observer Book #2 — page 9
Lincoln ran his hand over his face He sat for a minute in a rocking chair next to the bed Then he opened a brown leather bag to reveal a journal inkwell and pen The pen caught Maximilian's eye almost immediately The body of the pen was finely crafted bone Its tip was polished metal Lincoln was careful to place the pen and the journal next to one of two lamps that had been lit in the bedroom Maximilian's stomach growled loudly He was reminded of just how hungry he was Since the time machine was safe in the attic he decided to find food Maximilian removed his drenched coat and vest and hung them over a nail in the side molding Darkness had fallen on the bedroom As Lincoln stepped outside to join the others for dinner Maximilian was close behind The Willses house was warm and inviting The staircase wound to the front entrance and to the adjoining parlor Inside thirty seven guests were eagerly awaiting the president's arrival