Introduction

When abraham lincoln was shot by john wilkes booth in 18 65, he was attending a play at ford's theatre. The play was titled our american cousin. It was a fish out of water story about an unsophisticated American who goes to england when he inherits a family fortune. A scheming socialite who secretly despises him tries to convince him to marry her daughter so they can get their hands on the fortune. But the uncouth Americaan is savier than he looks and knows exactly what she's up to. When he confronts her about her greed, he says the line, i know enough to turn you inside out, old gal, you