Nobody but Abe would think of such a thing. I tell you the day will come when we'll be proud we knew him.
AMY
(gaily).
Bravo, Tom! You'll be making speeches soon, or lead in our next debate.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
(speaking from outer doorway, ax on shoulder, a gaunt, rawboned, kindly-eyed lad).
Who said debate—?
AMY
(jumping up with a burst of delighted laughter).
There he is now! (To Lincoln.) If any word would bring you, that one would, I know!
POLLY.
Nancy isn't here. She said we were to wait. Go on with your supper, Abe, and don't mind us. I know you're hungry.
LINCOLN.