Young Mr. Lincoln1939

Abe Lincoln:
[cross-examining Cass] J. Palmer Cass.

John Palmer Cass:
Yes, sir.

Abe Lincoln:
What's the "J" stand for?

John Palmer Cass:
John.

Abe Lincoln:
Anyone ever call you Jack?

John Palmer Cass:
Yeah, but...

Abe Lincoln:
Why "J. Palmer Cass?" Why not "John P. Cass?"

John Palmer Cass:
Well, I...

Abe Lincoln:
Does "J. Palmer Cass" have something to hide?

John Palmer Cass:
No.

Abe Lincoln:
Then what do you part your name in the middle for?

John Palmer Cass:
I got a right to call myself anything I want as long as it's my own name!

Abe Lincoln:
Well then if it's all the same to you, I'll call you Jack Cass.

[Spectators laugh]