That report of Baker's on the Copperhead Societies——

Nicolay

[Pointing.]

Under that paper weight, sir——

Lincoln

Oh, yes, I see——

[Picks up report, glances at it, and lays it back on his desk.]

I'm ready—bring him in. See that we are not interrupted, and when he goes, I'll not need you any more to-night. I'll let in the young people myself, at nine o'clock.

Nicolay

Yes, sir.