A group of businessmen including a local judge from Kentucky stopped at the White House several different times to see the president. Each time they were turned away and disappointed. The president knew of their presence but had decide to not meet with them.
They were persistent. On their return visit, they were met in the hallway by Tad Lincoln, the president's 8 year old son. Tad had a great personality and was loved by everyone. Tad asked the men what their asked what their business was.. When they told of their frustration upon meeting with his obviously very busy father, Tad intervened.
Asking the men to follow him, Tad went into his father's office and said, "Papa. May I introduce some friends to you?" His father said yes, of course, not knowing who those friends were. He was quite surprised to be introduced to those very men he had been trying to avoid.
When he found out he patted Tad on the head and told him he was pleased with Tad's diplomacy. The child was not disciplined for his actions.
For my money, it was young Tad who had the run of the White House. He pretty much could do no wrong in the eyes of his presidential father.
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