He hands a small twist of paper to LINCOLN.
Lincoln: Now, that's uncommon kind of you. Thank you. I've heard much about your preaching, Mr. Custis.
Custis: Yes.
Lincoln: I should like to hear you.
Custis: Mista Lincoln great friend of my people.
Lincoln: I have come at length to a decision.
Custis: A decision?
Lincoln: Slavery is going. We have been resolved always to confine it. Now it shall be abolished.
Custis: You sure?
Lincoln: Sure.