Seward: And my word is not without influence.
Jennings: It can be used to bring you very great credit, Mr. Seward.
Seward: In the mean time, you will say nothing of this interview, beyond making your reports, which should be confidential.
White: You may rely upon us.
Seward (rising with the others): Then I will bid you good-morning.
White: We are profoundly sensible of the magnanimous temper in which we are convinced you will conduct this grave business. Good-morning, Mr. Seward.
Jennings: And I—
There is a knock at the door.
Seward: Yes—come in.
A CLERK comes in.