I wonder what?
Nicolay
I couldn't find out. But you can use the opportunity to gain his confidence. He is engaged to a girl who is Mrs. Lincoln's intimate friend—a girl who admires and trusts you. You can win him, Chief, if you only try!
Lincoln
[With excited emphasis.]
Don't you worry—I'm going to try——!
[Pauses.]
—You wait and show them in. I'll report to Mother my talk with McClellan. She'll be uneasy about it. I'll be back in a minute——
Nicolay
All right, sir.