The dark coarse hair, the gray eyes, sallow complexion, and brawny strength, which were his, constituted his sole inheritance on the paternal side.

But Nancy Hanks was gentle and refined, and would have adorned any station in life.

She was beautiful in youth, with dark hair, regular features, and soft sparkling hazel eyes.

She was unusually intelligent, and read all the books she could obtain.

Says Mr.Arnold: "She was a woman of deep religious feeling, of the most exemplary character, and most tenderly and affectionately devoted to her family.