She gives it to him, and goes.
Mrs. Lincoln: I'll send them in. Abraham, I believe in you.
Lincoln: I know, I know.
MRS. LINCOLN goes out. LINCOLN moves to a map of the United States that is hanging on the wall, and stands silently looking at it. After a few moments SUSAN comes to the door.
Susan: This way, please.
She shows in WILLIAM TUCKER, a florid, prosperous merchant; HENRY HIND, an alert little attorney; ELIAS PRICE, a lean lay preacher; and JAMES MACINTOSH, the editor of a Republican journal. SUSAN goes.
Tucker: Mr. Lincoln. Tucker my name is—William Tucker.
He presents his companions.
Mr. Henry Hind—follows your profession, Mr. Lincoln. Leader of the bar in Ohio. Mr. Elias Price, of Pennsylvania. You've heard him preach, maybe. James Macintosh you know. I come from Chicago.
Lincoln: Gentlemen, at your service. How d'ye do, James. Will you be seated?