Lincoln
I understand. Good day, gentlemen!
All
[Bowing out.]
Good day, Mr. President.
[Lincoln stands erect, with Nicolay watching them go in silence. When the last man is gone, he turns to Nicolay.]
Lincoln
It's infamous, John! Infamous!
[Mrs. Lincoln enters hurriedly.]
Don't tell her the nasty things old Thad said to me. It will hurt her.