Lincoln
I have no right in such an hour to think of my own ambitions. My personal desire for a second term is the biggest thing in my life, God knows——
[He pauses as his voice breaks—he struggles a moment and lifts his hand as if to throw off an obsession with a determined smile.]
And yet, my personal desire is a petty thing! My duty to-day is the biggest thing in the world!
Mrs. Lincoln
You won't take my advice and send these men about their business?
Lincoln
Mary, I've got to fight this thing out alone, with myself and God——
Mrs. Lincoln
I sometimes think, Father, that you're the stubbornest man the Lord ever made!